Difference between Zigzag and Zig

What is the difference between Zigzag and Zig?

Zigzag as a verb is to move in a zigzag manner while Zig as a verb is to make such a turn.

Zigzag

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Moving in, or having a zigzag.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to move in a zigzag manner

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: in a zigzag manner or pattern

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a line or path that proceeds by sharp turns in alternating directions one of such sharp turns

Example sentence: I'm just taking one step at a time. I could zigzag one way, but it's not usually on purpose.

Zig

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A sudden or sharp turn or change of direction.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make such a turn.

We hope you now know whether to use Zigzag or Zig in your sentence.

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