Dag is a noun with two very different meanings: one is a metricbased on the decimal system of measurement used internationally unit of mass, and the other is an old clothing term. Because the senses are unrelatednot connected or linked in meaning or origin, their synonymswords with the same or nearly the same meaning should not be mixed.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /dæɡ/
Easy pronunciation: DAG (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable, with stress on the whole word.
Pronounced as the metric unit meaning 10 grams, a variant of decagram.
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Dag Meaning
10 grams
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a unit of mass equal to 10 grams
Example: The recipe calls for 3 dag of sugar.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- decagram — Standard metric term for 10 grams.
- dekagram — Alternative spelling of decagram.
- dkg — Common abbreviation for decagram.
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Other Meanings of Dag
Meaning 2
a decorative flap on clothing
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a flap along the edge of a garment; used in medieval clothing
Example: The manuscript shows a tunic with dags at the hem.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- jag — Can refer to a pointed or irregular projection, but it is less exact as a clothing synonym.
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Dag Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- decagram
- dekagram
- dkg
a flap along the edge of a garment; used in medieval clothing
- jag
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse dag the measurement with dag the clothing term.
- Do not assume jag is a general synonym for the unit of mass.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does dag mean?
Dag can mean a unit of mass equal to 10 grams, or an old term for a flap or decorative edge on clothing.
What are dag synonyms?
For the 10-gram meaning, synonyms include decagram, dekagram, and dkg. For the clothing sense, jag is the only listed candidate, but it is only a loose match.
Is dag a common English word?
The measurement sense is understandable but not very common in everyday English. The clothing sense is historical and rare.
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