bag meaning
bag :
container, sack
noun
▪ She put the apples in a bag.
▪ She put the apples in a container.
▪ He carries his lunch in a bag.
▪ He carries his lunch in a sack.
paraphrasing
▪ pouch – small bag
▪ sack – large bag
▪ tote – carry bag
▪ backpack – bag for back
bag :
to put in a bag, to catch
verb
▪ She bagged the groceries.
▪ She put the groceries in a bag.
▪ He bagged a fish.
▪ He caught a fish.
paraphrasing
▪ pack – put in a bag
▪ catch – to capture
▪ enclose – put inside
▪ gather – collect
Pronunciation
bag [bæɡ]
The stress is on the whole word and sounds like 'bag'.
Common phrases and grammar about bag
bag - Common meaning
noun
container, sack
verb
to put in a bag, to catch
Part of Speech Changes for "bag"
▪ baggage (noun) – bags or luggage
▪ baggy (adjective) – loose or not tight
Common Expressions with "bag"
▪ plastic bag – a bag made of plastic
▪ paper bag – a bag made of paper
▪ bag of tricks – a set of clever methods
▪ bag a bargain – to get a good deal
Important examples of bag in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, bag is often used to refer to a container for carrying items.
Example of a confusing word: sack (a large bag)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Bag is used as both a noun and a verb, often seen in questions asking to distinguish between the two.
bag
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
bag of tricks
'a set of clever methods', used when talking about skills or techniques.
bag a bargain
means 'to get a good deal', used when someone finds something at a low price.
Differences between similar words and bag
bag
,
sack
differences
Bag is a general term for a container, while sack often refers to a larger or more specific type of bag.
bag
,
pouch
differences
Bag is a general term for a container, while pouch often refers to a smaller or more specific type of bag.
Words with the same origin as bag
The origin of bag
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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