/pʊl/

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Meaning

To move something towards you or in the way you are going.

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Word origin

From Old English pullian, meaning to draw or pluck.

Origin
Old English
Root
pullian

Grammar

Verb typeregular (pull, pulls, pulled)

Examples

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When you pull something, you take hold of it and bring it towards you, like pulling a rope or a door. It is the opposite of "push", when you move something away from you.

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 2: pull, though, throw and 7 more words.