Sag

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Physical ObjectsPlay
Typically describes how physical objects bend or curve due to weight or pressure. SlideThe overloaded bridge began to sag noticeably.
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Visual ImageryPlay
Evokes a clear image of something bending down in the middle. SlideThe garden's archway sagged after the storm.
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The action of sagging usually happens gradually, not all at once. SlideOver the years, the porch step began to sag.