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dragged

/dɹæɡd/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To pull or move something with effort, especially over an uneven surface or through water.

    - "He dragged the heavy suitcase up the stairs."
    - "The fishermen dragged the net full of fish to the shore."
  • Verb

    To cause someone or something to move unwillingly or reluctantly.

    - "She was dragged into the argument against her will."
    - "The dog was dragged to the vet for a check-up."
Pronunciation
  1. /dɹæɡd/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2100377"
Synonyms

criticize , harrow
Rhymes
Words rhyming with dragged
drag , tag , bag , mag , rag
Variants
List of all variants of dragged that leads to same result
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Etymology
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The Old English word 'dragan' meant 'to draw, pull'. The past tense and past participle of this word is 'dragged'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'drag' is also used in aerodynamics to describe the resistance experienced by an object moving through the air.

  2. In the movie 'Jaws', the shark is described as 'dragging' its body out of the water.

  3. The term 'drag race' refers to a type of automobile race where the goal is to be the first vehicle to reach a certain speed or finish line.

Related Concepts
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  1. Towing: The act of pulling a vehicle or object behind another vehicle. 'Dragged' can be used to describe the feeling of being towed or the noise of the vehicle being towed.

  2. Dragnet: A type of fishing net that is dragged through the water to catch fish. 'Dragged' can be used to describe the action of dragging the net or the noise of the net being dragged.

Culture
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In literature, 'dragged' is often used metaphorically to describe emotional or mental states, such as being 'dragged down' by sadness or stress. In music, the term 'dragged' is sometimes used to describe a rhythmic or melodic feel that is slow and deliberate.

How to Memorize "dragged"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine pulling a heavy object across the ground. Feel the resistance and effort required to move it.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'dragged' with the feeling of effort and resistance.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the 'D' sound in 'dragged' and think of 'dragging' something heavy.

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