pull (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /pʊl/

Definition

To use your hands or arms to move something towards you.

Examples

• Can you pull this rope for me?

• He pulled the chair closer to the table.

• The car pulled over to the side of the road.

How to Use pull

pull over (phrasal verb)

To stop a vehicle at the side of the road. — "The police asked the driver to pull over."

pull out (phrasal verb)

To remove something from a place, or to stop being involved in something. — "She pulled out her keys from her bag."

pull up (phrasal verb)

To stop or arrive in a vehicle. — "A taxi pulled up outside the house."

pull through (phrasal verb)

To survive a difficult situation or illness. — "It was a tough time, but we managed to pull through."

pull away (phrasal verb)

To move backwards or start moving from a place. — "The train pulled away from the station."

Synonyms of pull

Words with a similar meaning to pull:

• tug
• drag
• draw
• haul

Antonyms of pull

Words with the opposite meaning to pull:

• push
• release

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary