> Draw, drew, and drawn is an irregular verb in English that means to produce a picture or image, or to pull something. This page explains its forms, meanings, usage, and examples.
The verb draw is an irregular verb with three main forms:
- Base form: draw
- Simple past: drew
- Past participle: drawn
It can mean making a picture, pulling something, or moving something in a controlled way.
Meaning and Usage
- Draw means to make a picture or image with a pen, pencil, or other tool.
- It can also mean to pull or move something toward yourself.
- In some cases, it means to take something out (like drawing a sword or drawing money from a bank).
Usage with Examples
Draw (base form) is used for the present tense and with “to” for infinitives.
Drew is used for the simple past tense (something happened before).
Drawn is used with “have,” “has,” or “had” for perfect tenses or as an adjective.
Examples
- She draws a cat. (present)
- He drew a beautiful landscape yesterday. (past)
- They have drawn many portraits. (past participle)
- The artist will draw a mural next week. (infinitive)
- I had drawn the sketch before the class started. (past perfect)
Common Mistakes
- ❌ “Drawed” is incorrect (the correct past is “drew”).
- ❌ “Drawn” should not be used alone; it needs an auxiliary verb (has, have, had).
- ❌ Use “draw” for present/simple and infinitive; don’t use “drew” or “drawn” in these cases.
Summary
- Draw = base form (present, infinitive)
- Drew = simple past form
- Drawn = past participle form (with auxiliary verbs)
Last updated: Thu Jun 5, 2025
