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drew lots

drew lots is the simple past of draw lots.

Meaning of draw lots

Verb

draw lots (third-person singular simple present draws lots, present participle drawing lots, simple past drew lots, past participle drawn lots)

  1. To choose by random chance.

Questions about drew lots

What is drew lots the simple past of?
Drew lots is the simple past of draw lots.

Words near drew lots in the dictionary

  1. drew in one's horns
  2. drew into
  3. drew it fine
  4. drew it mild
  5. drew lines in the sand
  6. drew lots
  7. drew off
  8. drew on
  9. drew one's horns in
  10. drew one's last breath
  11. drew out

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