WordGarden.iotag
B2Pronunciation
UK
- /tˈæɡ/
US
- /ˈtæɡ/
Meanings
Noun
a small label or attached piece that identifies something or gives information about it
a keyword, linked label, or similar marker used to identify or organize digital content
a game in which players chase and touch one another to make someone else it
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a markup element in code such as an HTML or XML tag
Verb
to attach a label or identifying marker to something
to mark content or mention a person in a digital system by linking or assigning a tag
to touch a player in a game so they are it or out
Beyond the definition
A "tag" can be many things. It can be that small piece of paper or plastic attached to new clothes, showing the price or basic information. It can also be the children's game where one person chases the others and tries to touch someone so that person becomes "it." Online, people use a "tag" to categorize posts, mark photos, or mention other users.
Most of the time, the word centers on the idea of marking, identifying, or linking. You might "tag" a friend in a photo so they get a notice, or someone might "tag" a file or post to make it easier to find later. Whether it is physical, playful, or digital, the idea is usually the same: adding a mark or link that points to something or someone.
The word "tag" is surprisingly versatile, with several distinct meanings depending on the context. At its core, a tag is a label or identifier. Think of the price tag attached to clothing: it tells you what the item is and how much it costs. This idea also appears in luggage tags that identify your suitcase at the airport, or pet tags that help a lost animal get back home.
However, "tag" is not limited to physical objects. In the classic children's game tag, one player chases the others and tries to touch someone, making that person "it." This playful meaning is built on the simple act of contact.
In the digital age, "tagging" has become a common online action. On social media platforms like Instagram or Facebook, you can "tag" friends in photos or posts, linking their profiles to your content and notifying them. A tag can also help organize information by grouping posts, topics, or files so they are easier to search and sort.
Beyond these uses, "tag" can also appear in expressions like "tag along," which means to follow someone, usually in an informal way. In work or study, people may "tag" information, files, or data so they can return to them later. So, whether you are shopping, playing, organizing, or connecting online, the word "tag" usually suggests identification, contact, connection, or marking. It is a small word with a wide range of uses.
Examples
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Luggage label
She wrote her phone number on the tag inside her suitcase.
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Shopping
The shirt still had the price tag on it.
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Travel check-in
Please tag your bags before you check them in.
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Social media
I tagged you in the photo from last night.
- Patterntag someone in + photo/post
link their name to it online
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Media description
The article tagged him as the favorite to win.
- Patterntag someone as + label
describe or label them in a particular way
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Children's game
The kids were playing tag in the yard after dinner.
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Cost
The new stadium came with a hefty price tag.
- Phraseprice tag
the cost of something
- 8
Joining others
My little brother wanted to tag along with us.
- Phrasetag along
go somewhere with someone, often without being invited
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Substitution
In the final minute, the coach told Maya to tag in for Jen.
- Phrasetag in
take another person's place
See also
Forms and spellings
4 forms open this card.
Main spelling
- tagnounverb
Forms
- taggedpast tenseverbnoun
- tagspluralnounverb
- tagging-ing formverbnoun