What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
lugged
Example
He lugged the suitcase up the stairs. [lugged: verb]
Example
She was lugging a heavy backpack on her shoulders. [lugging: gerund or present participle]
dragged
Example
The dog dragged its owner across the park. [dragged: verb]
Example
She dragged the chair across the room to reach the window. [dragging: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Dragged is more commonly used than lugged in everyday language. Dragged is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while lugged is less common and usually used to describe carrying something heavy or awkward.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between lugged and dragged?
Both lugged and dragged are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
