draw
gb/dɹˈɔ/ us/dɹˈɔ/
A1
انگریزی
~ 500
معانی
0 معانی
فعل
A1
action
1
Make a picture with pen or pencil
To make a picture by using a pen or pencil on paper.
استعمال کا انداز:
to draw [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'draw' with 'paint', but 'paint' uses colors and brushes while 'draw' uses lines from pens or pencils.
ہم معنی الفاظ
sketch (Often suggests a quick or rough drawing rather than a finished work.)
متضاد الفاظ
erase (To remove or delete marks rather than create them.)
لفظی تراکیب
draw a picture
|draw a line
|draw a map
|draw a sketch
موضوعات
art
|daily life
|arts_entertainment
|education
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- She likes to draw portraits of her friends.
- The architect drew a plan for the new building.
- He drew a map to help us find the park.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- I can draw a cat.
- She draws pictures every day.
- He draws a tree on the paper.
فعل
A2
action
2
Pull something toward you or in a direction
To pull something closer to you or to another place.
استعمال کا انداز:
to draw [something] [towards/closer/out]
عام غلطی:
Learners may overuse 'pull' instead of 'draw' in set expressions like 'draw the curtains'.
ہم معنی الفاظ
pull (General term for moving something toward oneself; 'draw' can sound slightly more formal or deliberate.)
متضاد الفاظ
push (To move something away from oneself instead of toward.)
لفظی تراکیب
draw the curtains
|draw a bow
|draw someone closer
موضوعات
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- She drew the curtains to block the sunlight.
- He drew his chair closer to the table.
- The knight drew his sword from its sheath.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- I draw the chair to the desk.
- She draws the door closed.
- He draws the box near.
فعل
B1
action
3
Attract attention or interest
To make people look at or think about something.
استعمال کا انداز:
to draw [attention/interest] [to/towards] [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners might confuse 'draw attention' with 'pay attention', which means to focus on something yourself.
ہم معنی الفاظ
attract (A general term for gaining attention; 'draw' is often used in fixed expressions like 'draw attention'.)
متضاد الفاظ
distract (To take attention away from something rather than bring it toward it.)
لفظی تراکیب
draw attention
|draw interest
|draw criticism
موضوعات
communication
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- The speaker's joke drew laughter from the audience.
- The bright colors drew my attention immediately.
- The report drew criticism from experts.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- The music draws many people.
- Her dress draws my eyes.
- The news draws attention from the public.
فعل
B1
action
4
Take liquid, gas, or energy from source
To take liquid, gas, energy, or other material from where it is kept.
استعمال کا انداز:
to draw [liquid/gas/energy] [from something]
ہم معنی الفاظ
extract (More formal; often used in scientific contexts for taking something out of another material.)
متضاد الفاظ
supply (To give or provide something rather than take it.)
لفظی تراکیب
draw water from a well
|draw blood
|draw power
موضوعات
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- They drew water from the well every morning.
- The nurse drew blood for testing.
- The machine draws power from the main generator.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- He draws water from the river.
- The doctor draws blood from my arm.
- The car draws power from the battery.
اسم
A2
event
5
Game ending in no winner
When two players or teams have the same score, so there is no winner.
ہم معنی الفاظ
tie ('Tie' is more common in American English; 'draw' is more common in British English.)
متضاد الفاظ
victory (A result where one side wins instead of neither side winning.)
لفظی تراکیب
end in a draw
|play to a draw
موضوعات
sports
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- The match ended in a draw after extra time.
- They played to a 1–1 draw.
- It was the team's third draw of the season.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- The game is a draw.
- We end with a draw.
- It was a 2–2 draw.
گرامر
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draw
IPA
GB/dɹˈɔ/
US/dɹˈɔ/
ہجا بندی اور زور
draw (1 ہجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (draw)
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Noun
- Base: draw
- Plural: draws
Verb
- Base: draw
- 3rd Person Singular: draws
- Present Participle: drawing
- Past: drew
- Past Participle: drawn
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
draws
noun
drawing
verb
drew
verb
drawn
verb
Related words
drawer
noun A2
redraw
verb
Advanced or less common
withdraw
verb A2
withdrawal
noun B1
اہم نکات
- Irregular past: drew Verb
- Irregular past participle: drawn Verb
عبارات
draw out
1/dɹˈɔ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Make something last longer than usual
To make something continue longer than needed.
مثالیں
- He tried to draw out the conversation to avoid going back to work.
- The teacher drew out the lesson with extra examples.
draw the line (at)
1/dɹˈɔ ðə lˈaɪn ˈæt/
idiom
Set a limit you will not cross
To say you will not allow something to happen beyond a certain point.
مثالیں
- I don’t mind helping, but I draw the line at doing your homework for you.
- We have to draw the line somewhere when it comes to spending.
draw up
1/dɹˈɔ ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Prepare document or plan in writing
To write an official paper or plan.
مثالیں
- They drew up a contract before starting work.
- The lawyer will draw up your will.
short straw (draw the)
1/ʃˈɔɹt stɹˈɔ dɹˈɔ ðə/
idiom
informal
Be chosen for an unwanted task by chance
To be picked by chance to do something unpleasant.
مثالیں
- I drew the short straw and had to clean up after the party.
- Whoever draws the short straw has to do the dishes.
draw attention to
1/dɹˈɔ ətˈɛnʃən tə/
phrasal verb
make others notice something
To make people see or know about something.
مثالیں
- She wore a bright dress to draw attention to herself.
- The report draws attention to the need for better safety measures.
draw attention to
2/dɹˈɔ ətˈɛnʃən tə/
phrasal verb
Cause people to notice something specific
To make people see or think about something.
مثالیں
- The teacher drew attention to the mistake on the board.
- The article draws attention to climate change issues.