drain — to remove liquid from something by letting it flow away
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to remove liquid from something by letting it flow away
Pronunciation (IPA): /dreɪn/
Korean meaning: 물이나 액체를 빼내다, 배수하다
Korean pronunciation: **드**레인
Example Sentences
- My phone battery drains faster when I play games, just like my mom's patience when I don't do homework.
- The rice cooker has a small hole to drain excess water.
- After the exam, I felt completely drained, like a smartphone at 1% battery.
drain
VERB//dreɪn//
to remove liquid from something by letting it flow away
Water flows out of a sink until it becomes empty.
Drain the gain, watch it wane — little by little, it slips down the chain.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'draindre' meaning to drain or draw off, which derives from Latin 'drenare' or a related Germanic source. The word entered Middle English through Norman French influence.
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📝Examples
“My phone battery drains faster when I play games, just like my mom's patience when I don't do homework.”
“The rice cooker has a small hole to drain excess water.”
“After the exam, I felt completely drained, like a smartphone at 1% battery.”
“Please drain the oil before disposing of the can.”
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