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draw
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- pronunciation:
- draw
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
draws, drawing, drew, drawn |
| definition 1: |
When you draw something, you make a picture of it with a pen, pencil, or other writing tool.
Emily is really good at drawing horses. If I try to draw a horse, it looks like some kind of strange dog!
- synonyms:
- picture
- similar words:
- sketch
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| definition 2: |
If a person or animal draws something, they move it by pulling or dragging it.
A donkey has to be strong to draw such a heavy cart.- synonyms:
- pull
- similar words:
- drag, haul, tow, tug
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| definition 3: |
When you draw something, you pull it out or take it out from somewhere. When someone draws water from a well, they take water out from the well.
Everyone will draw a number from the hat, and the person who draws the highest number will win the prize.- synonyms:
- remove
- similar words:
- extract, pick, pull, take
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| definition 4: |
When you draw a breath, you take air into your lungs.
Ella drew a deep breath before diving into the pool.- synonyms:
- inhale
- similar words:
- breathe
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| definition 5: |
When you draw a card in a card game, you pick a new card or you get a new card from the person holding the cards.
Max was excited when he drew an ace from the deck. He knew he could win the game then.- similar words:
- pick, select, take
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| definition 6: |
When something draws away from something or draws near to something, it moves away from it or comes near to it.
As the ambulance drew near, Al's dad moved his car to the side of the road.The children waved as the train drew away.- synonyms:
- head, move
- similar words:
- advance, come, edge, near, proceed, pull
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| related words: |
drain, illustrate, line, outline, picture, pluck, strain, trace |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
When there is draw in a game, it means that it ends without either side being the winner. Another word for "draw" is "tie."
When I play checkers with my brother, the end is usually a draw. |
| related words: |
tie, tug |
| derivation: |
drawable (adj.) |
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