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tagged

Pronunciation: [tægd]

Word

Context: "labeling"

(verb) to put a label or tag on something, often to identify it or give it a category. For example, if you have a box of toys and you put a tag on it that says 'toys', it helps you know what's inside.

Example

The teacher tagged each student's artwork with their names.

Example

The boxes in the garage were not tagged, making it hard to find anything.

Example

Did you remember to tag the new folders with their contents?

Context: "social media"

(verb) to mention someone in a post or photo so that they are connected to it. When you take a picture with your friend and write their name, you tag them so they can see it.

Example

I tagged my best friend in the picture we took at the park.

Example

He didn't tag me in the photos from the party, so I couldn't see them.

Example

Did you tag everyone who was in the group photo?

Context: "games"

(verb) a way to play a game where one person chases others and tries to touch them. If someone is tagged, they are 'it' and have to chase the others.

Example

The kids played tag during recess, and Lily was the first one to get tagged.

Example

In the last round, nobody wanted to be tagged because it was too hot outside.

Example

Who was tagged first in the game of tag?

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