How Do You Spell DRAG DOWN?

Pronunciation: [dɹˈaɡ dˈa͡ʊn] (IPA)

The expression "drag down" is often used to describe a situation where someone or something is bringing down the overall morale or success of a group. In terms of spelling, "drag" is pronounced as /dræɡ/ with the "a" sound like in "cat", while "down" is pronounced as /daʊn/ with the "o" sound like in "go". Together, the two words create a common phrase that's easy to spell and easy to understand, but often carries negative connotations.

DRAG DOWN Meaning and Definition

1. The term "drag down" is a phrasal verb that has multiple meanings and is commonly used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. In its literal sense, "drag down" refers to physically pulling or forcefully lowering something or someone from a higher position to a lower one. This action can involve the exertion of physical force or using a pulling mechanism to lower an object or person.

   Metaphorically, "drag down" has a figurative meaning, suggesting the act of causing someone's reputation, success, or morale to decline or deteriorate. It can refer to the negative influence or impact that a person, situation, or circumstance has on others, resulting in their decline or deterioration. This negative influence might stem from factors such as pessimism, criticism, bad habits, or toxic relationships.

   Moreover, "drag down" can also imply the act of hindering progress or impeding the success of a project or endeavor. It describes a situation in which one person or factor slows down or inhibits the achievement of a goal, thereby limiting or dampening the overall performance or outcome.

   Overall, "drag down" encompasses both physical and metaphorical aspects, referring to the literal pulling or forcefully lowering of something or someone, as well as the figurative act of causing a decline in reputation, success, morale, or hindering progress. This versatile term accurately portrays the negative repercussions or consequences associated with such actions.

Common Misspellings for DRAG DOWN

• srag down
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• erag down
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Etymology of DRAG DOWN

The word "drag down" comes from the combination of two separate words: "drag" and "down".

The term "drag" can be traced back to the Old Norse word "drag[a]" and the Old English word "dragan", both of which meant "carry, pull, or draw". Over time, the "drag" evolved to include the sense of pulling something, often with force, in order to move it from one place to another.

The term "down" originates from the Old English word "dūne", meaning "from a higher to a lower place". It denotes the direction opposite to "up" and conveys the sense of descent or lowering.

When combined, "drag down" has the figurative meaning of reducing or pulling something or someone down, often in a negative or detrimental way. It is commonly used to describe actions that hinder progress, success, or overall well-being.

Idioms with the word DRAG DOWN

• drag down To bring down someone's mood, energy, or enthusiasm; to make someone feel negative or discouraged.

Similar spelling words for DRAG DOWN

• drugged,
• dress down.

Conjugate verb Drag down

CONDITIONAL

I would drag down

you would drag down

he/she/it would drag down

we would drag down

they would drag down

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be dragging down

you would be dragging down

he/she/it would be dragging down

we would be dragging down

they would be dragging down

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have drag down

you would have drag down

he/she/it would have drag down

we would have drag down

they would have drag down

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been dragging down

you would have been dragging down

he/she/it would have been dragging down

we would have been dragging down

they would have been dragging down

FUTURE

I will drag down

you will drag down

he/she/it will drag down

we will drag down

they will drag down

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be dragging down

you will be dragging down

he/she/it will be dragging down

we will be dragging down

they will be dragging down

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have dragged down

you will have dragged down

he/she/it will have dragged down

we will have dragged down

they will have dragged down

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been dragging down

you will have been dragging down

he/she/it will have been dragging down

we will have been dragging down

they will have been dragging down

IMPERATIVE

you drag down

we let´s drag down

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to drag down

PAST

I dragged down

you dragged down

he/she/it dragged down

we dragged down

they dragged down

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was dragging down

you were dragging down

he/she/it was dragging down

we were dragging down

they were dragging down

PAST PARTICIPLE

dragged down

PAST PERFECT

I had dragged down

you had dragged down

he/she/it had dragged down

we had dragged down

they had dragged down

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been dragging down

you had been dragging down

he/she/it had been dragging down

we had been dragging down

they had been dragging down

PRESENT

I drag down

you drag down

he/she/it drags down

we drag down

they drag down

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am dragging down

you are dragging down

he/she/it is dragging down

we are dragging down

they are dragging down

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

dragging down

PRESENT PERFECT

I have dragged down

you have dragged down

he/she/it has dragged down

we have dragged down

they have dragged down

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been dragging down

you have been dragging down

he/she/it has been dragging down

we have been dragging down

they have been dragging down