What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pull
Example
Can you help me pull this heavy box off the shelf? [pull: verb]
Example
She pulled the door open and stepped inside. [pulled: past tense]
extract
Example
The dentist had to extract my wisdom teeth because they were causing me pain. [extract: verb]
Example
The scientist was able to extract DNA from the blood sample. [extract: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pull is more commonly used in everyday language, while extract is more commonly used in technical or scientific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between pull and extract?
Extract can have a more formal or technical connotation, while pull can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
