Basic

pull

/pʊl/

pull pʊl

English Definition

v. to exert force on something to move it towards oneself

中文释义

拉

Significado en Español

tirar, jalar

한국어 뜻

당기다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

kéo

Example Sentence

Pull the door open, don't push it.

把门拉开，不要推。

Synonyms

tug drag haul

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “pull”:

A drop
B drag
C release
D push

Show answer

B — drag. “pull” means v. to exert force on something to move it towards oneself

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

It took all of his strength to ______ the heavy cart up the steep hill.

A push
B pull
C drop
D release

Show answer

B — pull. “pull” means v. to exert force on something to move it towards oneself

Common questions about “pull”

What does “pull” mean?

pull — v. to exert force on something to move it towards oneself. In Chinese: 拉.

How do you pronounce “pull”?

pull is pronounced /pʊl/. It breaks into 1 syllable: pull.

How do you use “pull” in a sentence?

Pull the door open, don't push it. (把门拉开，不要推。)

What are synonyms for “pull”?

tug, drag, haul — all close in meaning to pull (v. to exert force on something to move it towards oneself).

Is “pull” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. pull appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

1621 / 2445

66% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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