5 letter words with AG in the middle

Parts of Speech

Drags is a verb.

Definitions

1. To pull something along the ground, often with difficulty (e.g. "She drags her suitcase behind her.")

2. To move something or someone in a particular direction with effort (e.g. "He drags himself out of bed every morning.")

3. To make something last longer than necessary or to delay something (e.g. "He drags out his stories for too long.")

Pronunciations

US: /dræɡz/

UK: /dræɡz/

Origin and Usage

The word "drags" originated from the Middle Low German word "draggen" which means "to draw or haul." It has been used in English since the 16th century and is commonly used to describe the act of pulling something along the ground or moving something or someone with effort. It is also used to describe the act of making something last longer than necessary or delaying something.

Synonyms

pulls, hauls, tugs, tows, moves, transports, delays, prolongs, extends

Related Words

brags, crags, flags, frags, grags, prags, trags

Example Sentences

1. She drags her feet along the ground as she walks.

2. He drags the heavy box across the room.

3. She drags her friends to every new restaurant in town.

4. He drags out the meeting by going off on tangents.

5. She drags her cough for weeks before seeing a doctor.

Parts of Speech:

Stags is a noun and the plural form of stag.

Definitions:

• A male deer, especially a male red deer after its fifth year.
• A man who attends a social gathering without a female companion.

Pronunciations:

• US: /stæɡz/
• UK: /stæɡz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "stag" comes from the Old English word "stagga," which means "a male deer." The word "stags" is commonly used to refer to a group of male deer. It is also used to refer to men who attend social gatherings without female companions, such as stag parties or stag nights.

Synonyms:

• Buck
• Male deer
• Hart
• Single man
• Bachelor

Related Words:

• Deers
• Elves
• Goats
• Lions
• Sheep

Example Sentences:

• The stags were grazing in the field.
• He went to the party stag.

Snags 1. Parts of Speech

Snags is a noun and a verb.

2. Definitions

As a noun, snags refer to a stump or a standing dead tree, especially one that is a hazard to navigation. As a verb, snags mean to catch or tear something on a snag or obstacle.

3. Pronunciations

US: /snæɡz/

UK: /snæɡz/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "snags" originated from the Old Norse word "snagi" which means "a peg or a knot." The word "snags" has been in use since the 16th century, and it is commonly used in the context of forestry and boating. In forestry, snags refer to standing dead trees that are important for wildlife habitat. In boating, snags are hazards to navigation and can cause damage to boats.

5. Synonyms

As a noun, synonyms for snags include stumps, dead trees, hazards, and obstacles. As a verb, synonyms for snags include catch, tear, rip, and hook.

6. Related Words

Words related to snags include stumps, knots, logs, trees, and trunks.

7. Example Sentences

As a noun:

• The river is full of snags that can damage boats.
• The logger left the snags in the forest for wildlife habitat.

As a verb:

• The fisherman snagged his line on a log in the river.
• She snagged her dress on a nail in the wall.

Imago

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The final and fully developed stage of an insect, typically winged.

Pronunciation (US): ih-MAH-goh

Pronunciation (UK): ih-MAH-goh

Origin and Usage: The word "imago" comes from the Latin word "imāgō" meaning "image" or "representation." It was first used in English in the mid-1800s to describe the final stage of an insects development, when it has reached its adult form and is capable of reproduction.

Synonyms: Adult, mature, full-grown, developed.

Related Words: Image, magic, sigma, amigo, magma.

Example Sentences:

• After spending several weeks in the pupal stage, the butterfly finally emerged as an imago.
• The imago of the dragonfly is a beautiful and delicate creature.
• Scientists study the behavior of imago insects to better understand their reproductive strategies.

Image

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, verb
2. Definitions:
   • Noun: a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art
   • Verb: to form a mental picture of something
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /ˈɪmɪdʒ/
   • UK: /ˈɪmɪdʒ/
4. Origin and Usage:
   • The word "image" comes from the Latin word "imago" meaning "likeness" or "copy." It has been in use in English since the 14th century.
   • As a noun, "image" is often used to refer to a visual representation of something, such as a photograph or painting. It can also refer to the way someone or something is perceived by others. As a verb, "image" is used to describe the act of forming a mental picture of something.
5. Synonyms:
   • Noun: picture, photo, illustration, representation
   • Verb: visualize, imagine, picture, conceive
6. Related Words:
   • Paint
   • Sketch
   • Drawn
   • Picture
   • Frame
7. Example Sentences:
   • The painting was a beautiful image of the countryside.
   • She could not get the image of the accident out of her mind.
   • He tried to image what it would be like to live on another planet.