drawn
pronunciation
How to pronounce drawn in British English:
UK [drɔ:n]
How to pronounce drawn in American English:
US [drɔn]
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- Adjective:
- showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
- subjected to great tension; stretched tight
- represented in a drawing
- having the curtains or draperies closed or pulled shut
- used of vehicles pulled forward (often used in combination)
Word Origin
- drawn
- c. 1200, from Old English dragen, past participle of draw (v.).
Example
- 1. The imbalance has drawn down stocks in the region .
- 2. Five years later , many more have been drawn into rinngo sheena 's world .
- 3. Syria , however , should if possible be drawn into the talks .
- 4. As these three countries ponder how to manage china 's rise , they will be drawn closer together .
- 5. Officials claim that by setting up sharia courts they have drawn local support away from the taliban .