drain
Pronunciation: [dreɪn]
Learn how to use drain in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
How to pronounce drain
Pronunciation: [dreɪn]
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