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Dragged vs Drug
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Dragged

Definition: The past tense of the verb 'drag', which means to pull or move something along a surface with effort.

Usage: Dragged is used to describe the action of pulling or moving something with force or difficulty.

Example sentences:
  • 1. He dragged the heavy box across the room.
  • 2. The dog dragged its leash behind it.
  • 3. She dragged her feet as she walked.
Drug

Definition: An informal past tense and past participle of the verb 'drag', which means to pull or move something along a surface with effort.

Usage: Drug is a non-standard variation of the past tense form 'dragged' and is commonly used in informal speech or dialects.

Example sentences:
  • 1. He drug the heavy box across the room.
  • 2. The dog drug its leash behind it.
  • 3. She drug her feet as she walked.

The word 'dragged' is the past tense of the verb 'drag' and is used to indicate that something was pulled along the ground. The word 'drug' is a non-standard past tense form of the verb 'drag' and is considered incorrect in standard English usage.

Quizzes about "Dragged" vs "Drug"

Dragged vs Drug: 5 Quizzes

1. What is the past tense of 'drag'?

2. Which is the correct past tense of 'drag'?

3. What is the past tense of 'drag'?

4. Which is the correct past tense of 'drag'?

5. What is the past tense of 'drag'?

FAQs

  • What does 'Dragged' mean?

    Dragged refers to the action of moving something forcefully or with difficulty.

  • How is 'Dragged' used in a sentence?

    Example: He dragged the heavy box across the room.

  • What is the past tense of 'Drag'?

    The past tense of 'Drag' is 'Dragged'.

  • What does 'Drug' mean?

    Drug is a past tense form of the verb 'Drag'.

  • Can 'Drug' be used interchangeably with 'Dragged'?

    Yes, 'Drug' can be used interchangeably with 'Dragged' in certain contexts.