drain
Third Person
drains
Present Participle
draining
Past Tense
drained
Past Participle
drained
1
to empty or remove liquid from a container or area
transitive
- After boiling the pasta, he had to drain the water before serving.
- The bartender skillfully drained the excess liquid from the cocktail shaker.
- After steaming the vegetables, she carefully drained the excess water from the pot.
- After soaking the beans, she had to drain the water before cooking them.
- She had to drain the water from the sink after washing the dishes.
2
to gradually or completely use up the available resources
transitive
- The extended drought drained the reservoirs of water.
- The ongoing project has been draining the company's finances.
- The constant use of electronic devices drained the battery of her smartphone by the end of the day.
- The excessive demands of the job were draining her energy and affecting her overall well-being.
- The prolonged illness drained her savings, leaving her in a financially difficult situation.
3
to weaken or exhaust someone or something's energy and vitality
transitive
- The long hours at work and constant stress drained him of his physical and mental strength.
- The demanding schedule and lack of rest drained the team of their vitality and enthusiasm.
- The prolonged illness drained her of her usual vigor and left her feeling weak and fatigued.
- The relentless demands of caregiving drained her of her emotional and mental resilience.
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