What does DRAGS mean?

Parts of Speech

Drags is a verb.

Definitions

1. To pull something along the ground, often with difficulty (e.g. "She drags her suitcase behind her.")

2. To move something or someone in a particular direction with effort (e.g. "He drags himself out of bed every morning.")

3. To make something last longer than necessary or to delay something (e.g. "He drags out his stories for too long.")

Pronunciations

US: /dræɡz/

UK: /dræɡz/

Origin and Usage

The word "drags" originated from the Middle Low German word "draggen" which means "to draw or haul." It has been used in English since the 16th century and is commonly used to describe the act of pulling something along the ground or moving something or someone with effort. It is also used to describe the act of making something last longer than necessary or delaying something.

Synonyms

pulls, hauls, tugs, tows, moves, transports, delays, prolongs, extends

Related Words

brags, crags, flags, frags, grags, prags, trags

Example Sentences

1. She drags her feet along the ground as she walks.

2. He drags the heavy box across the room.

3. She drags her friends to every new restaurant in town.

4. He drags out the meeting by going off on tangents.

5. She drags her cough for weeks before seeing a doctor.