drain
|drain|
/dreɪn/
remove liquid
Etymology
'drain' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'dreahnian,' where 'dreahn-' meant 'to draw off liquid.'
'dreahnian' transformed into the Middle English word 'dreinen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'drain'.
Initially, it meant 'to draw off liquid,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to remove liquid or exhaust resources.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a pipe or channel that carries away water or other liquids.
The kitchen sink has a clogged drain.
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Verb 1
to remove liquid from something by causing it to flow away.
Please drain the pasta before serving.
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Verb 2
to exhaust or deplete resources or energy.
The long meeting drained all my energy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40