B2verb 2K

Drag

🇬🇧 UK /["/dræɡ/","/dræɡz/","/dræɡd/","/ˈdræɡɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/dræɡ/","/dræɡz/","/dræɡd/","/ˈdræɡɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Drag

to pull somebody/something along with effort and difficulty

In simple words: To pull something along the ground.

Drag in a sentence

• He tried to drag the heavy box across the floor.
• Don't drag your feet; we need to leave now.
• She felt the need to drag out the conversation longer than necessary.
• They used a rope to drag the car out of the mud.
• The movie was so boring that it seemed to drag on forever.
• He needed to drag the image into the editing software.
• She was reluctant to drag her problems into the meeting.

How to use Drag

Use 'drag' when referring to moving something heavy or cumbersome. Avoid using it in overly formal contexts. It's suitable for casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

drag + object

Memory hint

Think of dragging a heavy sack on the ground; the sound it makes helps you remember!

Related words

Collocations with Drag

• drag something along
• drag one's feet
• drag on
• drag and drop

Synonyms for Drag

• pull
• tow
• haul
• draw
• carry

Opposites of Drag

• push
• lift

Common mistakes with Drag

• Using 'drag' with an incorrect preposition, e.g., 'dragging with' instead of 'dragging along'
• Confusing 'drag' with 'drop', especially in context
• Using the noun form without clarification, e.g., saying 'a drag' without context

Frequently asked questions about Drag

What does Drag mean?

To pull something along the ground.

What is the definition of Drag?

to pull somebody/something along with effort and difficulty

How do you use Drag in a sentence?

He tried to drag the heavy box across the floor.

Can you give another example of Drag?

Don't drag your feet; we need to leave now.

What are synonyms for Drag?

Common alternatives include pull, tow, haul, draw, carry.

What is the opposite of Drag?

Opposite meanings include push, lift.

What words go with Drag?

It commonly pairs with drag something along, drag one's feet, drag on, drag and drop.

What are common mistakes when using Drag?

Using 'drag' with an incorrect preposition, e.g., 'dragging with' instead of 'dragging along' Confusing 'drag' with 'drop', especially in context Using the noun form without clarification, e.g., saying 'a drag' without context

How do you pronounce Drag?

US: /["/dræɡ/","/dræɡz/","/dræɡd/","/ˈdræɡɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/dræɡ/","/dræɡz/","/dræɡd/","/ˈdræɡɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Drag?

Use 'drag' when referring to moving something heavy or cumbersome. Avoid using it in overly formal contexts. It's suitable for casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Drag?

"Drag" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.