haul
0 antonyms and opposites of haul, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To pull or drag something heavy, often over a distance.
How to use haul
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French haler ("to pull, haul"), itself likely from a Germanic word meaning "to fetch" or "drag" — related to English "hale," as in "hale and hearty" (originally meaning to drag along robustly).
Full origin of haul →Frequently asked questions
What does “haul” mean?
The word “haul” means to pull or drag something heavy, often over a distance. In plain terms, to physically pull something heavy, or the amount of stuff gained from an effort (a catch, loot, or prize).
How do you pronounce “haul”?
“Haul” is pronounced hawl (/hɔl/ in IPA).
How do you use “haul” in a sentence?
Here is “haul” used in a sentence: “They hauled the fishing nets up onto the deck.”
What part of speech is “haul”?
Depending on how it is used, “haul” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “haul” come from?
The word “haul” comes from Old French. From Old French haler ("to pull, haul"), itself likely from a Germanic word meaning "to fetch" or "drag" — related to English "hale," as in "hale and hearty" (originally meaning to drag along robustly).
Is “haul” a common word?
“Haul” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “haul” have?
“Haul” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to pull or drag something heavy, often over a distance.
What is the difference between "haul" and "hall"?
These are homophones that sound the same but differ in spelling and meaning. "Haul," with "au," means to pull or drag something heavy, or a quantity of goods obtained or seized. "Hall," with two "l"s, is a large room, corridor, or entrance area of a building.
What is the difference between "haul" and "carry"?
To haul something is to pull or drag it, usually because it is heavy and requires effort, often over a distance. To carry is to hold and move something, typically by lifting it off the ground. Hauling stresses dragging and strain, while carrying stresses supporting the object's weight.