Drew
9 synonyms for Drew, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — Past tense of "draw."
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman Drew, Drieu, Drue, from Old French Drogon, Dreus, Drues (made popular by Charlemagne's son Drogo) from Old Dutch Drogo, of uncertain ultimate origin. Possibly from Proto-West Germanic *dragan (“to carry, pull”), or from Proto-Germanic *draugaz (“phantom, apparition”).
Full origin of Drew →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.
