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Flag Meaning: National Banner & Mark for Attention (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：national banner (flag)

flag 🔊

/flæɡ/

n., v.

A piece of cloth with a special design that is used as the symbol of a country, region, or group.

National flag waving in wind against blue sky

national banner 🔊

➕

/ˈnæʃənəl ˈbænər/

n., v.

A piece of cloth with a specific design representing a country, organization, or group. It is often displayed on poles.

📁 Category：Countries & Government 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old Norse 'flaga' (piece of cloth) and Proto-Germanic '*flag-', related to fluttering.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a flag flapping in a strong wind – the sound 'flap' is similar to 'flag'.

📖 Example

During the Olympic medal ceremony, the athlete proudly watched flag of her home country being raised. 🔊 During the Olympic medal ceremony, the athlete proudly watched flag of her home country being raised.

🔗 Collocations

national flag – the flag that represents a country

raise the flag – to lift a flag up a pole as a sign of ceremony

flag bearer – a person who carries a flag, especially in a parade

🔄 Synonyms

banner (n.) – A long strip of cloth with a message or emblem, often used in protests or festivals.

ensign (n.) – A flag, especially a military or naval one.

standard (n.) – A military or ceremonial flag, often with a symbolic design.

🌱 Derivatives

flagpole (n.) – A tall pole used to display a flag.

flagship (n.) – The most important ship in a fleet, or the leading product of a company.

flagbearer (n.) – A person who carries a flag, often in a ceremony.

📖 Cultural Story

Flags have been used for millennia as military and national symbols. The oldest known flags date back to ancient China and Egypt. The English word 'flag' entered the language around the 15th century.

Meaning 2：mark for attention (flag)

flag 🔊

/flæɡ/

n., v.

To mark something so that it stands out and gets special attention or needs to be dealt with.

Red flag icon marking email for attention

mark for attention 🔊

➕

/mɑːrk fɔːr əˈtɛnʃən/

n., v.

To place a mark or symbol on an item to indicate it requires special notice or action.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

You should flag the important emails in your inbox so you don't forget to reply. 🔊 You should flag the important emails in your inbox so you don't forget to reply.

🔗 Collocations

flag an issue – to mark a problem for attention

flag down a taxi – to signal a taxi to stop

red flag – a warning signal or sign of danger

🔄 Synonyms

highlight (v.) – To draw attention to something important.

mark (v.) – To indicate something for special attention.

emphasize (v.) – To give special importance to something.

🚫 Antonyms

ignore (v.) – To refuse to pay attention to something.

overlook (v.) – To fail to notice something.

🌱 Derivatives

flagged (adj.) – Marked for attention, e.g., flagged emails.

flagging (n.) – The action of marking items for attention.