Difference between Sag and Droop

What is the difference between Sag and Droop?

Sag as a noun is the state of sinking or bending; sagging. while Droop as a noun is something which is limp or sagging; a condition or posture of drooping

Sag

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The state of sinking or bending; sagging. The difference in elevation of a wire, cable, chain or rope suspended between two consecutive points.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To sink, in the middle, by its weight or under applied pressure, below a horizontal line or plane; as, a line or cable supported by its ends sags, though tightly drawn; the floor of a room sags; hence, to lean, give way, or settle from a vertical position; as, a building may sag one way or another; a door sags on its hinges. To lose firmness, elasticity, vigor, or a thriving state; to sink; to droop; to flag; to bend; to yield, as the mind or spirits, under the pressure of care, trouble, doubt, or the like; to be unsettled or unbalanced. To loiter in walking; to idle along; to drag or droop heavily. To cause to bend or give way; to load.

Droop

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To sink or hang downward; to sag.To slowly become limp; to bend gradually.To lose all enthusiasm or happiness.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: something which is limp or sagging; a condition or posture of drooping

We hope you now know whether to use Sag or Droop in your sentence.

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