pulled
word · lemma: pull
/ˈpʊɫd/
puuld
/pˈʊld/
puuld
Definition
Past tense and past participle of 'pull'. It means moved something toward oneself or in a direction by using force, and it can also mean removed something, made something happen, or attracted someone.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in physical actions: 'pulled the door', 'pulled a chair closer'. Also used in many expressions: 'pulled a muscle', 'pulled over', 'pulled it off', 'pulled strings'. The exact meaning depends heavily on the object or phrase after it.
Spanish: tiró - jaló - sacóPortuguese (BR): puxou - tirouPortuguese (PT): puxou - tirouChinese (Simplified): 拉了 - 拽了 - 拔出了Chinese (Traditional): 拉了 - 拽了 - 拔出了Hindi: खींचा - बाहर निकालाArabic: سحب - جذب - أخرجBengali: টানল - টেনে আনলRussian: тянул - потянул - вытащилJapanese: 引っ張った - 引いたVietnamese: đã kéoKorean: 끌었다 - 당겼다Turkish: çektiUrdu: کھینچاIndonesian: menarik (bentuk lampau) - menarik keluar
Example Sentences
She pulled the door open.
basic
He pulled a book from the shelf.
basic
The dog pulled hard on the leash.
basic
I think I pulled a muscle at the gym.
natural
She pulled me aside to ask a quick question.
natural
I can't believe they pulled it off at the last minute.
natural