The verb to draw · Conjugation
Past Simple of draw
The answer: drew
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to draw is drew.
Example: I drew a picture.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | drew |
| You | drew |
| He / She / It | drew |
| We | drew |
| You (pl.) | drew |
| They | drew |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. I have drew ❌
Drew is the Past Simple: I drew a cat yesterday. ✓ Drawn is the past participle: I have drawn a lot of cats. ✓ After have / has, always use drawn.
2. Drawed ❌
Draw is an irregular verb. Its Past Simple is drew, never drawed.
3. Drawer = a box in a desk
A drawer (noun) is the box that you pull out of a desk or a cupboard. It is pronounced /drɔː/ in British English. Don't mix it up with the verb draw.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of draw?+
The Past Simple of draw is drew (pronounced /druː/). The past participle is drawn. Draw → drew → drawn.
How do you pronounce drawer?+
Draw is a verb. A drawer is a noun. (1) The box that you pull out of a desk: /drɔː/ in British English. (2) A person who draws: /ˈdrɔːə/. The meaning and the pronunciation are different.
Draw or paint: which one do I use?+
Draw = to make lines with a pencil or a pen. Paint = to use a brush and paint. I draw with a pencil. I paint with a brush.
Is drawed a word?+
No. Draw is an irregular verb: its Past Simple is drew, never drawed.
What does it mean when a match is a draw?+
It means nobody wins: both teams have the same score. The match was a draw. They drew 1-1. In this meaning, draw is both a noun and a verb.
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