Cool MateMeaning of Drain
In simple words: To remove liquid or to take away energy.
Drain in a sentence
- Please drain the pasta before serving it.
- The heavy rain caused the field to drain slowly.
- The long meeting drained her energy completely.
- They need to drain the swimming pool for maintenance.
- The battery drains quickly when using the GPS feature.
How to use Drain
Use 'drain' when talking about removing liquid from something, like a sink. It's also used metaphorically to express exhaustion or loss of energy. Avoid in highly formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
drain + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'drain' as a 'funnel' for energy or liquid disappearing.
Related words
Collocations with Drain
- thoroughly
- well
- poorly
- out of
- thoroughly
- well
- poorly
- out of
- completely
- totally
- utterly
- of
- out of
- be drained
- feel drained
Common mistakes with Drain
- Confused with 'rain' when spoken.
- Using as a noun without clarification, e.g. 'the drain' without context.
- Mixing up with 'drain away' which emphasizes gradual removal.
Drain appears in
Drain in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يصرف، يستنزف
إزالة السائل أو استنزاف الطاقة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
জল নিষ্কাশন করা, শেষ হয়ে যাওয়া
তরল বের করে দেওয়া বা শক্তি কেড়ে নেওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Abfluss, ablassen, entleeren
Flüssigkeit entfernen oder Energie entziehen.
- SpanishEspañol
Drenar, Agotar
Quitar líquido o quitar energía.
- Persianفارسی
تخلیه کردن، خشک کردن
مایع را خارج کردن یا انرژی را گرفتن.
- FrenchFrançais
Drain
Retirer du liquide ou prendre de l'énergie.
- Hindiहिन्दी
Drain
तरल निकालना या ऊर्जा खत्म करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Scolare, prosciugare, svuotare
Togliere il liquido o togliere energia.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Drenar, Esgotar
Remover líquido ou tirar energia.
- RussianРусский
сливать, осушать, истощать
Удалить жидкость или отнять энергию.
- Urduاردو
نالی، نکالنا
مائع نکالنا یا توانائی ختم کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
Drain
把液体弄出来，或者指精力被耗尽。
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Frequently asked questions about Drain
What does Drain mean?
To remove liquid or to take away energy.
What is the definition of Drain?
to make something empty or dry by removing the liquid from it; to become empty or dry in this way
How do you use Drain in a sentence?
Please drain the pasta before serving it.
Can you give another example of Drain?
The heavy rain caused the field to drain slowly.
What are synonyms for Drain?
Common alternatives include empty, deplete, remove, exhaust, let out.
What is the opposite of Drain?
Opposite meanings include fill, flow.
What words go with Drain?
It commonly pairs with thoroughly, well, poorly, out of, thoroughly, well, poorly, out of, completely, totally, utterly, of, out of, be drained, feel drained.
What are common mistakes when using Drain?
Confused with 'rain' when spoken. Using as a noun without clarification, e.g. 'the drain' without context. Mixing up with 'drain away' which emphasizes gradual removal.
How do you pronounce Drain?
US: /["/dreɪn/","/dreɪnz/","/dreɪnd/","/ˈdreɪnɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/dreɪn/","/dreɪnz/","/dreɪnd/","/ˈdreɪnɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Drain?
Use 'drain' when talking about removing liquid from something, like a sink. It's also used metaphorically to express exhaustion or loss of energy. Avoid in highly formal contexts.
What CEFR level is Drain?
"Drain" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.