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Drew

droo

Drew (verb) means past tense of "draw.". Example: “She drew a quick sketch of the harbour.”

verb
1
Past tense of "draw."
"She drew a quick sketch of the harbour."
"He drew the curtains before bed."
name
1
A given name, often short for Andrew, used for both men and women.
"Everyone at school just called him Drew."

How to Use Drew

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In plain EnglishMost commonly the past tense of "draw" (sketch, pull, or bring out); also a common first name.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Drew” mean?

The word “Drew” means past tense of "draw.". In plain terms, most commonly the past tense of "draw" (sketch, pull, or bring out); also a common first name.

How do you pronounce “Drew”?

“Drew” is pronounced droo (/dɹuː/ in IPA).

How do you use “Drew” in a sentence?

Here is “Drew” used in a sentence: “She drew a quick sketch of the harbour.”

What part of speech is “Drew”?

Depending on how it is used, “Drew” can be a verb and a name.

Is “Drew” a common word?

“Drew” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Drew” have?

“Drew” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: past tense of "draw.".

Is it drew or drawn?

Use drew for the simple past tense: She drew a map yesterday. Use drawn for the past participle, which pairs with a helping verb: She has drawn a map. In short, drew stands on its own, while drawn needs a form of have or be beside it.

What is the present tense of drew?

The present tense is draw. Drew is simply its irregular past form, so I draw today becomes I drew yesterday. Draw is an irregular verb, which is why its past does not end in the usual -ed and instead changes its spelling to drew.

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