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UK//təʊd//US//toʊd//

Meaning of Towed

Pulled a vehicle or object behind another vehicle.

Towed in a sentence

  • The car was towed after it was parked illegally.
  • She watched as the broken-down vehicle was towed away.
  • He towed the trailer behind his truck for the camping trip.
  • The boat was towed to shore after the engine failed.
  • In winter, many cars are towed when the roads are icy.

How to use Towed

Use 'towed' in contexts involving vehicles. It's appropriate for technical situations or casual conversations about vehicles. Avoid in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

towed + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'tow truck' pulling a broken car.

Related words

Collocations with Towed

  • towed vehicle
  • towed away
  • towed behind
  • towed trailer

Synonyms for Towed

  • hauled
  • pulled
  • dragged
  • transported

Opposites of Towed

  • released
  • unhitch

Common mistakes with Towed

  • Confused with 'toad' which is an amphibian.
  • Using 'towed' with inanimate objects incorrectly without a vehicle reference.
  • Mixing up past tense forms like 'tow' vs 'towed'.

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Frequently asked questions about Towed

What does Towed mean?

Pulled a vehicle or object behind another vehicle.

How do you use Towed in a sentence?

The car was towed after it was parked illegally.

Can you give another example of Towed?

She watched as the broken-down vehicle was towed away.

What are synonyms for Towed?

Common alternatives include hauled, pulled, dragged, transported.

What is the opposite of Towed?

Opposite meanings include released, unhitch.

What words go with Towed?

It commonly pairs with towed vehicle, towed away, towed behind, towed trailer.

What are common mistakes when using Towed?

Confused with 'toad' which is an amphibian. Using 'towed' with inanimate objects incorrectly without a vehicle reference. Mixing up past tense forms like 'tow' vs 'towed'.

How do you pronounce Towed?

US: //toʊd//, UK: //təʊd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Towed?

Use 'towed' in contexts involving vehicles. It's appropriate for technical situations or casual conversations about vehicles. Avoid in very formal writing.