English · Common Verbs

drew

/druː/

[/druː/]

past tense of draw

Beginnerverb

Definition

Past tense of 'draw': to have made a picture with lines, or to have pulled something.

Example

The artist drew a quick sketch of the harbor while the fishermen unloaded the morning catch.

The artist drew a quick sketch of the harbor while the fishermen unloaded the morning catch.

Etymology

From Old English 'drōg', past tense of 'dragan' (to draw, drag).

How & Where It’s Used

Used for completed drawing or pulling in the past.

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