drag
Meaning
To drag means to pull something along the ground or to move slowly and with effort, often implying a sense of reluctance or exhaustion.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "drag" with "draw"; "drag" implies pulling while "draw" can mean to pull or attract in a different context.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
My
flight
was
delayed
,
so
I
had
to
drag
my
heavy
suitcase
across
the
long
platform
to
reach
the
small
caf
é.
I
had
been
standing
in
line
for
drinks
and
my
feet
were
already
sore
,
but
I
didn't
want
to
leave
my
bag
alone
.
After
buying
a
coffee
,
I
sat
at
a
table
where
I
could
see
the
doors
,
thinking
that
if
anyone
needed
help
they
would
ask
.
A
woman
nearby
offered
to
carry
my
bag
for
a
short
time
,
which
was
a
kind
gesture
that
made
the
wait
more
pleasant
.
By
the
time
the
train
arrived
I
felt
less
exhausted
and
grateful
that
the
small
act
of
help
had
changed
my
mood
.
Common Phrases
drag someone down
drag on
drag one's feet
Synonyms
Related Words
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