Pulled - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Pulled is the past tense of pull, meaning to exert force on something to move it toward oneself or in a specified direction. It can also describe removing or extracting something.
Definition:
Past tense of 'pull'; moved something toward oneself with force.
Synonyms:
tugged, dragged, yanked, hauled
Part of Speech:
verb
Antonyms:
pushed, repelled
Common Collocations:
pulled a muscle, pulled a wagon, pulled the trigger, pulled strings
Derivatives:
puller, pulling, pullable
Usage Tips:
Use 'pulled' for past actions involving drawing or moving something closer or away with effort.
Common Phrases:
pulled someone's leg, pulled out all the stops, pulled the plug
Etymology:
From Old English 'pullian,' meaning to pluck or draw forcibly.
Examples:
- 1. She pulled the door open gently.
- 2. He pulled the heavy box across the floor.
- 3. The child pulled her mother’s sleeve for attention.
- 4. They pulled together to finish the project on time.