Word
withdrew
Phoneticswith·drew, stress on the second syllable
US/wɪðˈdɹu/
UK/wɪðdɹˈuː/
Definition
v. the past tense of 'withdraw'. It means you took something back, moved away from a place, or stopped being part of a group.
v. the past tense of 'withdraw'. Refers to the act of removing something from a place, retreating from a position, or ceasing participation in an activity.
Examples
“She withdrew all her money from the bank yesterday.”
“The candidate withdrew from the race after the latest poll results were released to the public.”
“Following the breakdown of diplomatic negotiations, the military command withdrew its forces to the original border to avoid further escalation of the conflict.”
Examples
simple
“She withdrew all her money from the bank yesterday.”
contextual
“The candidate withdrew from the race after the latest poll results were released to the public.”
complex
“Following the breakdown of diplomatic negotiations, the military command withdrew its forces to the original border to avoid further escalation of the conflict.”
Usage
The past tense of 'withdraw'. Often takes the preposition 'from' when describing leaving a place or an agreement.
Pitfall
He withdrawed his application
He withdrew his application
Withdraw is an irregular verb; the past tense is 'withrew', not 'withdrawed'.
Real-World Examples
“She later withdrew from the pageant when these issues came to light.” “The UN’s call comes as the Taliban marks five years since US forces withdrew from the country, effectively handing back power to the group in August 2021, after 20 years of war.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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