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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /veɪɡ/
vague means: Not clear or detailed enough to see, remember, or understand well.
adjective
NOT CLEARB2
Not clear or detailed enough to see, remember, or understand well.
- I have a vague memory of her.
- We could see a vague shape in the fog.
- She remained vague about when she would return.
NOT CLEARB2
Not clear or exact enough to understand easily.
- His answer was vague.
- I have a vague memory of that street.
- She was vague about when she would return.
UNCLEAR MEANINGB2
Having no exact meaning, so people may understand it in different ways.
- The term is too vague.
- They rejected the contract because its wording was vague.
- What does that vague phrase actually mean?
Questions about vague
What does vague mean?
Not clear or detailed enough to see, remember, or understand well.
What is vague in other languages?
Türkçe: belirsiz · Español: vago · Français: vague · Deutsch: vage · Italiano: vago · 日本語: ぼんやりした
How do you pronounce vague?
It is pronounced /veɪɡ/.
How do you use vague in a sentence?
I have a vague memory of her. We could see a vague shape in the fog.
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