dragged Definition
- 1pulled with effort or force along a surface, often against one's will or resistance
- 2moved slowly and reluctantly in a particular direction
Using dragged: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dragged" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The dog dragged the leash behind him as he ran.
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She dragged her feet as she walked to the principal's office.
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He was dragged into the conflict against his will.
dragged Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with dragged
Example
The company has been dragging its feet on implementing new safety measures.
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He won the drag race by a fraction of a second.
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The drag queen performed a lip-sync routine to a popular song.
Summary: dragged in Brief
To 'drag' [dræɡd] means to pull something with effort or force, often against one's will or resistance. It can also mean moving slowly and reluctantly in a particular direction. Examples include 'The dog dragged the leash behind him as he ran.' and 'She dragged her feet as she walked to the principal's office.' Phrases like 'drag one's feet' and 'drag race' extend the meaning to delay or avoid action and a type of car race, respectively.