tag synonyms

tag

n.

  1. A remnant or scrap

    rag, piece, shred, patch, snip, chip, fragment, snatch, trifle, scrap, waste, discard, junk, remainder, remains, leavings, refuse, stubble; see also cloth, remnant 2.

  2. A mark of identification

    ticket, badge, card, tab, trademark, stamp, stub, voucher, slip, label, check, chip, emblem, insignia, tally, motto, sticker, inscription, laundry mark, price tag, identification number, button, pin.

  3. A children's game

    cross tag, freeze tag, squat tag; see game 1.

tag

v.

  1. To fit with a tag

    check, hold, earmark; see designate 1, mark 2.

  2. *To follow closely

    pursue, track, chase, track down, trace, dog, follow the heels of, trail, shadow*, tail*; see also hunt 2.

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