Cool MateDrag
UK /["/dræɡ/","/dræɡz/","/dræɡd/","/ˈdræɡɪŋ/"]/US /["/dræɡ/","/dræɡz/","/dræɡd/","/ˈdræɡɪŋ/"]/
Definition
to pull somebody/something along with effort and difficulty
In simple words: To pull something along the ground.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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!
Collocations
- drag something along
- drag one's feet
- drag on
- drag and drop
Synonyms
- pull
- tow
- haul
- draw
- carry
Antonyms
- push
- lift
Common mistakes
- 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