drain
Pronunciation: [dreɪn]
Context: "physical action"
(verb) to remove liquid from something. When you drain a tub, you let the water flow out so that it is empty.
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After the bath, I drained the water from the tub.
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I forgot to drain the pasta, so it was still full of water.
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Can you help me drain the pool tomorrow?
Context: "energy or resources"
(verb) to use up someone's energy, resources, or strength. When someone is very tired after working hard, we might say that the task drained their energy.
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The long walk to school didn't drain my energy; I felt great afterward.
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That project really drained my creativity; I felt stuck and exhausted.
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Does studying for hours drain your focus?
Context: "plumbing"
(noun) a pipe that lets liquid flow away. You can find drains in sinks and gutters where water goes when it rains.
Example
The drain in our kitchen works well after the plumber fixed it.
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There was a blockage in the drain, so the water backed up into the floor.
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Where does the water from the drain go?
Context: "mental or emotional impact"
(noun) something that takes away your energy or happiness. If you have too much homework, it can be a drain on your time and fun.
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Spending time with friends is never a drain; it makes me happy.
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Doing too many chores after school is such a drain on my free time.
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Do you think too much homework is a drain for kids?