English / word
drain
noun, verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
a channel or pipe carrying off liquid; to cause liquid to run out; to deplete
to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid; to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid
In context
01
The heavy rain clogged the street drain.
02
Medical expenses began to drain the family's savings.
Synonyms
channel,empty,remove
Antonyms
fill,flood,retain
Collocations
drain water,drain pipe,drain energy
Verb forms
Past: drained · Past participle: drained · -ing: draining