# flag

**Pronunciation:** /flæɡ/ · flag

**CEFR level:** A1

**Part of speech:** noun

## Meaning 1: General

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.

## Meaning 2: Signal

A signal or warning, often used to indicate danger or a stop.

## Examples

- The referee raised a yellow flag to show a foul.
- The red flag on the beach means it is dangerous to swim.
- He put up a flag to stop traffic.

## Meaning 3: Plant

A plant with long, narrow leaves, like an iris.

## Examples

- The garden was filled with beautiful yellow flags.
- The iris is also known as a flag.
- She planted some blue flags by the pond.

## Synonyms

- banner — A large piece of cloth with a design, often carried in parades.
- standard — An official flag, especially one representing a country or military unit.
- ensign — A flag or pennant flown by a ship or aircraft.

## Antonyms

- symbol — A general term for something that represents something else.
- sign — Something that gives information or a warning.

## Common patterns

- flag of [place] — The flag that represents a specific country or place. — We saw the flag of France flying high.
- flag down — To signal to a vehicle to stop. — He tried to flag down a taxi.

## Collocations

- wave a flag — He waved a white flag to signal surrender.
- raise a flag — The ship raised its national flag.
- national flag — Every country has its own national flag.

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