Drag On

Pronunciation: /dræɡ ɒn/

Definitions of drag on

verb to continue for a long time in a tedious or tiresome manner

Example Sentences

A1 The meeting seemed to drag on forever.

A2 I find it difficult to focus when classes drag on.

B1 The movie started off well but began to drag on towards the end.

B2 I couldn't wait for the presentation to end as it seemed to drag on endlessly.

C1 The debate continued to drag on as each side refused to compromise.

C2 As the negotiations dragged on, tensions began to rise among the parties involved.

Examples of drag on in a Sentence

formal The meeting seemed to drag on as the discussion went off topic multiple times.

informal I can't believe how long that movie dragged on for, it felt like it would never end.

slang The lecture was dragging on so we decided to sneak out early.

figurative The weight of her past mistakes seemed to drag on her, making it hard for her to move forward.

Grammatical Forms of drag on

• past tense: dragged
• plural: drag on
• comparative: more dragged
• superlative: most dragged
• present tense: drags on
• future tense: will drag on
• perfect tense: has dragged on
• continuous tense: is dragging on
• singular: drags on
• positive degree: drag on
• infinitive: to drag on
• gerund: dragging on
• participle: dragging on

Origin and Evolution of drag on

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'drag on' originated from the Old English word 'dragan' meaning to pull or haul.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'drag on' has evolved to also signify something that is prolonged or extended in a tedious manner, such as a meeting or a task.