Conjugation of "Draw" — All Forms, Examples, and Usage
Achieve the same score as an opponent in a competition
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All 12 Tenses of "Draw"
Quick reference table — every tense form of "draw" with the first-person example and a link to the grammar guide for that tense.
| Tense | Example (I) | Quick rule |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Present | I draw |
Used for habits, facts, routines, and permanent situations. Full rule → |
| Simple Past | I drew |
Used for completed actions at a specific time in the past. Full rule → |
| Simple Future | I will draw |
Used for predictions, decisions made at the moment, and promises. Full rule → |
| Present Continuous | I am drawing |
Used for actions happening right now or temporary situations. Full rule → |
| Past Continuous | I was drawing |
Used for actions in progress at a specific moment in the past. Full rule → |
| Future Continuous | I will be drawing |
Used for actions that will be in progress at a specific future time. Full rule → |
| Present Perfect | I have drawn |
Used for past actions with present relevance, life experiences, or unfinished situations. Full rule → |
| Past Perfect | I had drawn |
Used for an action that was completed before another past action. Full rule → |
| Future Perfect | I will have drawn |
Used for an action that will be completed before a specific future time. Full rule → |
| Present Perfect Continuous | I have been drawing |
Used for actions that started in the past and continue now, with focus on duration. Full rule → |
| Past Perfect Continuous | I had been drawing |
Used for ongoing actions in the past that continued up to another past moment. Full rule → |
| Future Perfect Continuous | I will have been drawing |
Used for actions that will have been ongoing up until a specific future time. Full rule → |
Past Tense of "Draw" — Drew
The past simple of "draw" is "drew". Use it for completed actions at a specific past time. Because "draw" is irregular, "drew" is not formed by adding -ed — you have to memorize this form. See our simple past tense guide for a deeper explanation of the simple past.
Past Participle of "Draw" — Drawn
The past participle of "draw" is "drawn". Use it after "have/has/had" for the perfect tenses ("I have drawn"), and after "be" for passive constructions ("It was drawn"). Because "draw" is irregular, "drawn" is not the same as the past simple — students often confuse the two forms.
Is "Draw" Regular or Irregular?
"Draw" is an irregular English verb. Its principal parts are: base form "draw", past simple "drew", and past participle "drawn". The 3rd-person singular present is "draws" and the present participle/gerund is "drawing". Conjugation pattern: strong verb: draw-drew-drawn.
Conjugation pattern: strong verb: draw-drew-drawn
How to Pronounce "Draw" and Its Forms
Draw: /drɔː/ — Stress pattern: O
The vowel sound is long /ɔː/, not short. Rhymes with 'more', 'door', 'score'.
Common mispronunciation of "draw"
Learners sometimes pronounce it like 'drah' instead of 'draww' with a long vowel.
How to Use "Draw" — Common Grammar Patterns
Use 'draw' as a verb or noun to refer to tied competitions. In sports commentary and match reports.
S + V (intransitive: the game drew)S + V + with + opponent
Example Sentences with "Draw" in Different Tenses
- Simple Present: The match ended in a draw after both teams scored two goals. B1
Common Collocations with "Draw"
- draw a picture — The child drew a picture of her family.
- draw a conclusion — We cannot draw conclusions without more evidence.
- draw attention to — His behavior drew attention to the issue.
- draw blood — The nurse drew blood for the test.
- draw a line — Can you draw a line between right and wrong?
When to Use "Draw" vs Similar Verbs
Smart synonyms — when to use each one
- tie — most common in informal sports contexts
- stalemate — used for chess and strategic situations
Antonyms: win, lose
Common Mistakes with "Draw"
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Wrong: She drawed a picture.
Correct: She drew a picture.
"Drew" is the past tense of "draw", not "drawed". -
Wrong: They have draw the map.
Correct: They have drawn the map.
Present perfect uses past participle "drawn". -
Wrong: He draw the picture yesterday.
Correct: He drew the picture yesterday.
Use past tense "drew" with past time reference.
Conjugation Tables for "Draw"
Negative Forms
- Simple present: I do not draw · He does not draw
- Simple past: I did not draw · She did not draw
- Present perfect: I have not drawn · He has not drawn
Question Forms
- Simple present: Do you draw? · Does he draw?
- Simple past: Did you draw?
- Present perfect: Have you drawn?
Passive Voice (where applicable)
- Simple present passive: It is drawn
- Simple past passive: It was drawn
- Present perfect passive: It has been drawn
Frequently Asked Questions About "Draw"
- Is "draw" regular or irregular?
- "draw" is an irregular verb. Its past simple is "drew" and past participle is "drawn". You must memorize these forms.
- What is the past tense of "draw"?
- The simple past of "draw" is "drew".
- What's the difference between the past simple and past participle of "draw"?
- The past simple is "drew" and the past participle is "drawn". Use past simple for completed past actions ("I drew yesterday"). Use past participle with have/has ("I have drawn").
- What's a common mistake with "draw"?
- "Drew" is the past tense of "draw", not "drawed". Wrong: "She drawed a picture." Correct: "She drew a picture."