past participle
Made as a picture with a pencil, pen, or similar tool.
She had drawn a beautiful picture of a flower.
The map was drawn by a local artist.
American English
How to pronounce drawn
verb · adjectiveB1Very common word
DRAWN
/dɹɔn/
One syllable.
Form of draw
Drawn is the past participle used after have, has, or had and in passive sentences with be. It is also an adjective for a tired, unhealthy appearance.
Made as a picture with a pencil, pen, or similar tool.
What to listen for
“Drawn” is usually /dɹɔn/. In some American accents, you may also hear /dɹɑn/.
Usual pronunciation/dɹɔn/
Another American pronunciation/dɹɑn/
Meanings & examples
past participle
Pulled toward a person or in a particular direction.
The curtains were drawn before the movie started.
She had drawn her sword when the guards arrived.
past participle
Attracted people or made them come closer or pay attention.
The festival had drawn thousands of visitors.
He was drawn to the quiet town.
past participle
Taken out of a bank account or fund.
The funds had been drawn from the reserve.
She had drawn money from her savings account.
Useful expressions
to prepare a formal document or plan
They drew up a new rental agreement.
to use knowledge, experience, or money that is available
The team drew on its past experience.
to set a limit on what you will accept
I draw the line at rude behavior.
Related words & forms
The past forms are drew and drawn. Do not use drawed.