flag (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /flæɡ/

Definition

A piece of cloth, often with a special design, used as a symbol or signal.

Examples

• The flag of the United States has 50 stars.

• He waved a white flag to show he surrendered.

• The team ran onto the field under their club flag.

How to Use flag

flag of [place] (prepositional phrase)

The flag that represents a specific country or place. — "We saw the flag of France flying high."

flag down (phrasal verb)

To signal to a vehicle to stop. — "He tried to flag down a taxi."

Synonyms of flag

Words with a similar meaning to flag:

• banner
• standard
• ensign

Antonyms of flag

Words with the opposite meaning to flag:

• symbol
• sign

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