1 B2 informal
To add something extra at the end of something, especially as an afterthought
"He tagged on a brief apology at the end of his speech, but it didn't sound sincere."
separable
tag on
B2 informal separable transitive
To add something extra at the end, often as an afterthought
In plain English
Put something extra on the end of something that's almost finished
What does "tag on" mean?
3 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 neutral
To attach a label or tag to something
"The warehouse worker tagged on a price label to each item before it went onto the shelf."
separable
3 B1 neutral
(Transit, Australian/British English) To begin a journey by touching a travel card on a reader when boarding a bus or train
"Remember to tag on when you board — inspectors do check."
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To attach a tag (label) onto something — partially literal.
Actually means
Put something extra on the end of something that's almost finished
Usage tip
Often used when the addition seems minor or like an afterthought. Similar in use to 'tack on'. Can also literally mean to attach a tag (label) to something.
Words that pair with "tag on"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
sentence clause fee condition label note
How to conjugate "tag on"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
tag on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
tags on
he/she/it
Past simple
taged on
yesterday
Past participle
taged on
have + pp
-ing form
taging on
continuous
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