Bag
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Types of Bags
Know that bags can vary widely from purses to large suitcases. Context clues help determine size and type. Her evening bag barely fit her phone.
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Carry Multiple Items
'Bag' implies you can carry multiple items at once, unlike a 'bottle' or 'box' which suggests specific contents. He filled his bag with groceries.
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Cultural Variance
Some English-speaking cultures prefer 'bag' for shopping and 'purse' for personal items; others use 'bag' for both. In the UK, she bought a new handbag.