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Flags: meaning, definitions and examples

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flags

 

[ flรฆษกz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

symbol

A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope and used as the symbol or emblem of a country or institution or as a decoration during public festivities.

Synonyms

banner, ensign, standard

Examples of usage

  • The American flag has red and white stripes with fifty stars on a blue field.
  • During the parade, people waved flags representing different countries.
  • She proudly hung the flag of her school outside her house.
Context #2 | Verb

symbolize

To mark (an item) for attention or action in a store or warehouse.

Synonyms

label, mark, tag

Examples of usage

  • The products that are on sale are flagged with a red sticker.
  • The supervisor flagged the items for immediate shipment.

Translations

Translations of the word "flags" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bandeiras

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค‚เคกเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Flaggen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bendera

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะฐะฟะพั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ flagi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ——

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท drapeaux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ banderas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bayraklar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊นƒ๋ฐœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุนู„ุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlajky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlajky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ——ๅธœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zastave

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรกnar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ัƒะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ แƒแƒจแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bayraqlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ banderas

Etymology

The word 'flag' originated in the 16th century, deriving from the Middle English 'flagge' or 'flage', meaning a rush. The sense of a piece of cloth attached to a pole as a symbol emerged later. Flags have been used throughout history to represent nations, organizations, or causes. They serve as a visual representation of identity and pride.

See also: flag, flageolet, flagon, flagstone, unflagging.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,958 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.