Pronunciation

/dræɡ/

Definitions

Noun

• Drag (noun): 1. The act of pulling something along or behind, often with difficulty or resistance. For example: “The old car was dragged through the mud.”
  • Fashion drag: A performance art form where individuals dress up in exaggerated, often stereotypical clothing to parody gender norms. For example: “She was dressed in drag as a Marilyn Monroe impersonator.”
  • Drag race: A competitive event where vehicles race against each other, often with one vehicle having a significant power advantage (dragsters). For example: “The muscle car was a dominating force in the drag race.”

Verb

• To drag (verb): 1. To pull something along or across a surface with effort. For example: “He dragged the heavy trunk up the stairs.”
  • To drag oneself: To move laboriously or unwillingly. For example: “She dragged herself out of bed on a rainy morning.”
  • To drag out a process: To prolong an activity unnecessarily. For example: “The meeting seemed to drag on forever.”

Adjective

• Dragged (adjective): Characterized by slow movement or being pulled along. For example: “The dragged tire made a loud screech on the road.”

Adverb

• Draggedly (adverb): In a slow and laborious manner. For example: “He walked draggedly after a long day.”

Phrases

• “Dragging a heavy load” refers to carrying or moving something that is very heavy.
• “A drag show” is a performance featuring drag performers.
• “The drag on a cigarette” refers to the resistance felt when inhaling smoke.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The gardener dragged the hose across the lawn.”
• Verb: “He dragged himself to the doctor’s appointment, despite feeling unwell.”
• Adjective: “The car’s engine sounded dragged due to the faulty spark plug.”

Synonyms

• Pull
• Tug
• Draw -曳
• Haul

Antonyms

• Ease
• Glide
• Swiftly
• Effortlessly