Drag

Pronunciation: /ˈdræɡ/

Drag (verb)

  1. To pull something heavy or difficult to move across the ground.
  2. To make something last longer than necessary or expected.
  3. To move an icon or file on a computer screen using a mouse.

Examples

  • He had to drag the heavy bag across the floor.
  • They dragged the fallen tree out of the path.

Common collocations: drag a suitcase, drag a chair, drag a body, drag on, drag out a discussion

Drag (noun)

  1. Something that is boring or not enjoyable.
  2. The force that slows down an object moving through air or water.

Examples

  • The long speech was such a drag.
  • Waiting in line can be a real drag.

Synonyms of Drag

Neutral

Antonyms of Drag

  • opposite action of moving something away