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Drain Meaning and Usage (3 meaning)

Meaning 1：remove liquid (Drain)

Drain 🔊

/dreɪn/

v., n.

To remove liquid from something, or to flow away until it's empty.

remove liquid 🔊

➕

/rɪˈmuːv ˈlɪkwɪd/

v., n.

To cause liquid to flow out of or away from something until it is empty or dry.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English 'drain' meaning to make dry, related to Proto-Germanic 'draug-' (dry).

💡 Mnemonic

Think: 'DRAIN' = 'D'ry 'RAIN' - when rain stops, water drains away.

📖 Example

After washing the vegetables, drain the water from the sink. 🔊 After washing the vegetables, drain the water from the sink.

🔗 Collocations

drain the water – remove the water by letting it flow out

drain the pipe – empty the liquid from the pipe

drain completely – remove all liquid until nothing remains

🔄 Synonyms

empty (v.) – To make something contain nothing, especially liquid.

siphon (v.) – To draw off liquid via a tube using suction.

evacuate (v.) – To remove liquid or air from a space.

🚫 Antonyms

fill (v.) – To make something full of liquid.

soak (v.) – To make something absorb liquid.

🌱 Derivatives

drainage (n.) – The process or system of removing liquid.

drained (adj.) – Having lost liquid or energy.

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'drain' has been used since Old English times, originally for removing liquid. In modern plumbing, drain systems are essential for hygiene and flood prevention.

Meaning 2：waste pipe (Drain)

Drain 🔊

/dreɪn/

v., n.

A pipe or channel that carries away waste water or rain.

waste pipe 🔊

➕

/weɪst paɪp/

v., n.

A pipe or channel designed to carry away waste water, rain, or other liquids from a building or area.

📁 Category：Buildings & Places 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Hair often clogs the bathroom drain, so we need to clean it regularly. 🔊 Hair often clogs the bathroom drain, so we need to clean it regularly.

🔗 Collocations

clogged drain – a drain blocked by debris such as hair or grease

drain cover – a metal or plastic plate covering the opening of a drain

floor drain – a drain installed in the floor to remove water

🔄 Synonyms

sewer (n.) – An underground pipe that carries waste away from buildings.

pipe (n.) – A tube for conveying liquid.

outlet (n.) – An opening through which liquid flows out.

🚫 Antonyms

source (n.) – A place from which water comes.

supply (n.) – System providing water.

🌱 Derivatives

drainpipe (n.) – A pipe that carries rainwater from a roof.

drainage (n.) – System of drains.

Meaning 3：deplete energy (Drain)

Drain 🔊

/dreɪn/

v., n.

To make someone feel very tired or use up resources slowly.

deplete energy 🔊

➕

/dɪˈpliːt ˈenərdʒi/

v., n.

To gradually use up someone's physical or mental energy, or to consume resources until little is left.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Studying for the final exam for hours really drains my energy. 🔊 Studying for the final exam for hours really drains my energy.

🔗 Collocations

drain energy – to use up all of someone's vitality

drain resources – to consume funds or supplies heavily

emotionally draining – causing a loss of emotional strength

🔄 Synonyms

exhaust (v.) – To use up completely, causing tiredness.

sap (v.) – To gradually weaken or drain strength.

deplete (v.) – To reduce in amount or number severely.

🚫 Antonyms

replenish (v.) – To fill up again after use.

energize (v.) – To give energy or liveliness.

🌱 Derivatives

drained (adj.) – Feeling extremely tired, lacking energy.

drainer (n.) – Something that depletes energy.