Definitions and Examples of pull, drag, haul
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To exert force on (someone or something) so as to cause movement towards oneself.
Example
She tried to pull the door open, but it was locked.
To pull (someone or something) along forcefully, typically over a long distance or with difficulty.
Example
He had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.
To pull or drag with effort or force.
Example
They had to haul the boat out of the water and onto the trailer.
Key Differences: pull vs drag vs haul
- 1Pull implies exerting force to bring something closer to oneself.
- 2Drag implies pulling something along the ground or over a distance.
- 3Haul implies pulling something heavy or difficult to move.
Effective Usage of pull, drag, haul
- 1Physical Actions: Use these antonyms to describe physical actions such as moving objects or people.
- 2Sports: Incorporate these antonyms in sports contexts such as tug-of-war or weightlifting.
- 3Metaphorical Usage: Use these antonyms metaphorically to describe interpersonal relationships or emotional states.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Pull implies bringing something closer, drag implies pulling something along the ground, and haul implies pulling something heavy. Use these words to describe physical actions, sports contexts, or metaphorically to describe interpersonal relationships or emotional states.
