pulled with effort or force along a surface, often against one's will or resistance, moved slowly and reluctantly in a particular direction

drag one's feet, drag race, drag queen

Formal and Informal Expressions of dragged

In different contexts, you can replace 'dragged' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'pulled, hauled' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'yanked, tugged' is a commonplace synonym.

dragged: Explore its Definition & Usage

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.
Example
She dragged her feet as she walked to the principal's office.
Example
He was dragged into the conflict against his will.

dragged Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dragged

Antonyms for dragged

Phrases with dragged

drag one's feet
to delay or avoid taking action or making a decision
Example
The company has been dragging its feet on implementing new safety measures.
drag race
a race between two vehicles over a short distance, typically from a standing start
Example
He won the drag race by a fraction of a second.
drag queen
a man who dresses up in women's clothing and makeup for entertainment purposes
Example
The drag queen performed a lip-sync routine to a popular song.

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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.