What's the Difference Between 'Dragged' and 'Drug'?
In this blog post we look at when to use dragged and when to use drug.
'Dragged' or 'Drug'?
The past tense of the verb "drag" is "dragged." "Dragged" is the past tense form of the verb "drag," which means to pull or haul something along, often with difficulty or effort.
For example, "He dragged the heavy box across the room." This sentence is in the past tense, and it refers to an action that was completed in the past.
"Drug" is not the past tense of "drag."
"Drug" is a noun that refers to a substance that has a physiological effect when ingested or introduced into the body.
It can also be used as a verb to mean to administer a drug to someone or something. For example, "She was addicted to drugs and needed help to overcome her addiction."
Here are some examples to illustrate the difference between "dragged" and "drug":
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The dog dragged its leash behind it as it walked through the park. (refers to the act of pulling or hauling something)
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The patient was given a powerful drug to help reduce the inflammation. (refers to a substance that has a physiological effect)
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The boy dragged the sled through the snow to the top of the hill. (refers to the act of pulling or hauling something)
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The athlete tested positive for a banned drug and was disqualified from the competition. (refers to a substance that has a physiological effect)
Examples of Dragged in a Sentence
Here are 10 example sentences using the word "dragged":
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He dragged the heavy box across the room.
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The dog dragged its leash behind it as it walked through the park.
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The boy dragged the sled through the snow to the top of the hill.
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The marathon runner was dragged across the finish line by her teammates.
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The boat was dragged onto the shore by the strong current.
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The detective dragged the suspect out of the car and handcuffed him.
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The cat dragged its prey across the floor and into its hiding spot.
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The soldier dragged his injured comrade to safety.
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The circus performers dragged the heavy props onto the stage.
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The firefighters dragged the unconscious victim out of the burning building.
Examples of Drug in a Sentence
Here are 10 example sentences using the word "drug" as a noun and as a verb:
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She was addicted to drugs and needed help to overcome her addiction. (noun)
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The smugglers were caught trying to drug the customs officers. (verb)
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The suspect tried to drug the guard in order to escape from prison. (verb)
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The nurse had to drug the patient before the procedure to keep him calm. (verb)
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The addict tried to drug his parents in order to steal their prescription medication. (verb)
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The patient had a severe allergic reaction to the new drug and had to be rushed to the hospital. (noun)
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The government imposed strict regulations on the sale and distribution of prescription drugs. (noun)
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The patient was prescribed a pain-relieving drug to help manage her chronic pain. (noun)
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The doctor decided to drug the patient with a sedative before the surgery. (verb)
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The smugglers were caught with a large quantity of illegal drugs. (noun)
