drain Definition and Meaning
Pronunciation: /dreɪn/
Part of speech: noun
Definitions of drain
- 1. a pipe or channel that carries away liquid waste or excess water.
Example:
The kitchen sink has a drain at the bottom.
- 2. to cause liquid to flow out of something.
Example:
Please drain the pasta before serving.
Synonyms for drain
Antonyms for drain
Etymology
Middle English 'drain', from Old French 'drainer', from Latin 'drainare', meaning 'to draw off water'.
Examples of drain in a Sentence
The heavy rain caused the drain to overflow.
He had to drain the pool before repairs could begin.
The constant stress began to drain her energy.
Phrases Using drain
- drain the swamp
- to eliminate corruption or inefficiency in a system.
- drain one's resources
- to use up all available resources.
- drain away
- to gradually disappear or diminish.
Word Forms
- past Tense
- drained
- present Participle
- draining
Usage
- region
- universal
- formality
- neutral
- frequency
- common