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Draw

Noun, Verb
UK /drɔː/
US /drɑː/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)

Definition

(v) : To make a picture, pull something, or end in a tie.
(n) : A tie in games, or an attraction.

Example

"(v) : She likes to draw pictures of animals in her notebook during free time at school."

"(v) : He drew the curtains to block the bright sunlight shining into the bedroom."

"(n) : The football match ended in a draw, with both teams scoring two goals each."

Explanation

Draw has several meanings. As a verb, it means to make a picture with pen or pencil, like drawing a cat. It can also mean to pull something towards yourself, such as drawing the curtains. In sports, it means to end in a tie, meaning when both teams score the same, and nobody wins (like “Both teams drew yesterday”). As a noun, a draw can mean a tie in games (like “The game was a draw”) or something attractive (like “a tourist draw”). Draw is a very flexible word, used for art, movement, games, and attraction.

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