Basic Details
Word: Drain
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To remove liquid from something or to weaken or use up resources.
Synonyms: Empty, Exhaust
Antonyms: Fill, Replenish
Idioms and Phrases
- Drain the swamp: To remove unwanted or corrupt influences from a situation. Example: "The new manager promised to drain the swamp and make the office a better place."
- Drain someone's energy: To make someone feel very tired. Example: "The long hike really drained my energy, and I needed a rest."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After the rain, we used a bucket to drain the water from the flooded yard.
Example 2: I need to drain the pasta before adding the sauce to it.
Example 3: The long hours at work began to drain her enthusiasm for the project.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "drain" comes from the Latin word "drainare," meaning to lead off water? It has evolved into the modern usage we have today!
Famous Quote
"The mind is like a drain; it becomes clogged with clutter, and if we do not remove it, it will not work effectively." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "drain" mean?
a) To fill something with water
b) To remove liquid from something
c) To add energy
d) To expand
Answer: b) To remove liquid from something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "drain"?
a) Fill
b) Empty
c) Pour
d) Construct
Answer: b) Empty
3. Which sentence uses "drain" correctly?
a) She will drain the water from the garden.
b) He wants to drain the cake with icing.
c) We love to drain ice cream.
d) The dog drained in the park.
Answer: a) She will drain the water from the garden.
4. Which idiom means to remove unwanted influences?
a) Drain the swamp
b) Drain the tank
c) Drain someone's energy
d) Drain the balloon
Answer: a) Drain the swamp
5. What is the opposite of "drain"?
a) Empty
b) Fill
c) Waste
d) Weaken
Answer: b) Fill
