Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

draw in

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.81 in modern English

Syllables: draw in
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Transitive verb

verb

To get (someone) involved.

Transitive verb

verb

Intransitive verb

verb

To become dark earlier as a result of seasonal change.

Intransitive verb

verb

To reduce or contract; to become shorter.

Example Sentences

"Their concerts draw in big crowds."
"The campfire drew in numerous unwary moths."
"They drew in the quiet boy who hadn't wanted to participate."
"They saw that the night was quickly drawing in, so they pitched their tent."
"It's that time of year again when the evenings really start to draw in."

Usage

Inflected Forms

draws in (present, singular) drawing in (participle, present) drew in (past) drawn in (participle, past)

Synonyms

suck in attract pull pull in draw retract get in move in

Questions

What does draw in mean?: To attract.

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