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pulled

The word “pulled” has 1 syllable: pulled

It's pronounced as /pʊld/

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In the thesaurus, “pulled” has 47 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for pulled along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for pulled

Antonyms for pulled

Meanings of pulled

  • verb
    1. To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.
    2. To gather with the hand, or by drawing toward oneself; to pluck.
    3. To attract or net; to pull in.
    4. To persuade (someone) to have sex with one.
    5. To remove (something), especially from public circulation or availability.
    6. To retrieve or generate for use.
    7. To do or perform.
    8. (with 'a' and the name of a person, place, event, etc.) To copy or emulate the actions or behaviour that is associated with the person or thing mentioned.
    9. To toss a frisbee with the intention of launching the disc across the length of a field.
    10. To row.
    11. To achieve by rowing on a rowing machine.
    12. To draw apart; to tear; to rend.
    13. To strain (a muscle, tendon, ligament, etc.).
    14. To draw (a hostile non-player character) into combat, or toward or away from some location or target.
    15. To score a certain number of points in a sport.
    16. To hold back, and so prevent from winning.
    17. To take or make (a proof or impression); so called because hand presses were worked by pulling a lever.
    18. To strike the ball in a particular manner. (See noun sense.).
    19. To draw beer from a pump, keg, or other source.
    20. (rail transportation, of a railroad car) To pull out from a yard or station; to leave.
    21. To pluck or pick (flowers, fruit etc.).
  • adjective
    1. Of cooked meat, prepared by being torn into fine pieces.

Example Sentences

  • He pulled the door open with all his strength.
  • The dog pulled its leash to chase after the squirrel.
  • She pulled the heavy suitcase up the stairs.
  • The driver pulled over to let the ambulance pass.
  • They pulled the boat onto the shore after a long day at sea.

On this page you'll find 61 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to pulled, such as: attracted, battered, bruised, carried, conveyed, corkscrewed, crammed.

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