Basic Details
Word: Drain
Part of Speech: Verb (can also be a noun)
Meaning: To remove liquid from something; to empty out.
Synonyms: Empty, remove, deplete
Antonyms: Fill, supply, replenish
Idioms and Phrases
- Drain the swamp: To remove unnecessary things from a troubled situation. Example: "The new manager is trying to drain the swamp by improving company practices."
- Drain someone's energy: To make someone feel tired or exhausted. Example: "Running around all day will drain your energy!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: After washing the dishes, be sure to drain the water from the sink.
Example 2: The heavy rain caused the fields to drain slowly, leading to flooding in some areas.
Example 3: The mechanic had to drain the oil from the car before making repairs.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "drain" comes from the Old French word "dren" which means "to flow down" or "to run off"? It shows how the word has connections to the movement of liquid!
Famous Quote
"Too many people spend money they haven't earned, to buy things they don't want, to impress people they don't like." - Will Rogers. (This quote suggests that unnecessary spending can drain your resources.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "drain" mean?
a) To fill something with liquid
b) To remove liquid from something
c) To make something heavier
d) To break something
Answer: b) To remove liquid from something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "drain"?
a) Fill
b) Empty
c) Burst
d) Divide
Answer: b) Empty
3. Which sentence uses "drain" correctly?
a) The sun will drain the puddles very quickly.
b) She will drain the kettle to make tea.
c) They decide to drain when it is sunny.
d) The team will drain their talents at the festival.
Answer: b) She will drain the kettle to make tea.
4. Which idiom means to remove unnecessary things?
a) Drain someone's energy
b) Drain the swamp
c) Drain your bank account
d) Drain the past
Answer: b) Drain the swamp
5. What is the opposite of "drain"?
a) N/A
b) Fill
c) Remove
d) Reduce
Answer: b) Fill
