dragged
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/dræɡd/
(drag)
pull with effort
Etymology
'drag' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'dragan', where it meant 'to draw or pull.'
'drag' changed from Old English 'dragan' and Middle English 'dragen' (and traces back to Proto-Germanic '*draganą') and eventually became the modern English word 'drag'.
Initially, it meant 'to draw or pull'; over time it evolved to include 'to pull along the ground' and figurative senses such as 'to force someone to go' and 'to continue tediously.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense/past participle of 'drag': to pull something along a surface, usually with effort.
She dragged the suitcase across the floor.
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Verb 2
past tense/past participle of 'drag': to force or take someone unwillingly somewhere.
He dragged his reluctant friend to the party.
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Verb 3
past tense/past participle of 'drag': (intransitive) to continue or proceed slowly or tediously (often used with 'on').
The meeting dragged on for hours.
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Last updated: 2025/09/27 04:43