Drained: meaning, definitions and examples
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drained
[ dreɪnd ]
feeling exhausted
Drained means extremely tired or exhausted, usually as a result of physical or emotional exertion. It can also refer to something that has been completely emptied of its contents.
Synonyms
exhausted, fatigued, spent, worn out.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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| drained |
Used to describe a feeling of being emotionally or physically depleted, often after a particular effort or activity.
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| exhausted |
Indicates a state of being extremely tired, typically after intense physical or mental activity.
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| fatigued |
Typically used in a medical or technical context to describe extreme tiredness or weariness, can be both physical and mental.
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| worn out |
Describes a state of being physically or emotionally tired, often after repetitive or long-lasting activity. Can sometimes imply being used up or depleted.
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| spent |
Implies that all energy or resources have been used up, often leaving one in a state of incapacity.
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Examples of usage
- I felt completely drained after running a marathon.
- She looked drained after working long hours without a break.
- The lake was drained to repair the dam.
- The drained bottle was left on the table.
removing liquid from a container
Drained as a verb means to remove liquid from a container or area. It can also refer to the process of emptying something completely.
Synonyms
deplete, empty, extract, remove.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| drained |
Used to describe people who are very tired or resources that are nearly used up.
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| empty |
Used to describe something that has nothing inside or something that has been completely used up.
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| deplete |
Used when resources are used up gradually, often implying a significant reduction.
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| remove |
Used for taking something or someone away from a place or situation.
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| extract |
Used when something is taken out, often with some effort or process involved.
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Examples of usage
- She drained the pasta before adding the sauce.
- He drained the swimming pool for cleaning.
- The kitchen sink was drained after washing the dishes.
Translations
Translations of the word "drained" in other languages:
🇵🇹 drenado
🇮🇳 निथरना
🇩🇪 entleert
🇮🇩 terkuras
🇺🇦 злитий
🇵🇱 osuszony
🇯🇵 排出された (haishutsusareta)
🇫🇷 drainé
🇪🇸 drenado
🇹🇷 drenajlı
🇰🇷 배수된 (baesudaen)
🇸🇦 مصرف
🇨🇿 vyčerpaný
🇸🇰 vyčerpaný
🇨🇳 排水 (páishuǐ)
🇸🇮 izsušen
🇮🇸 tæmdur
🇰🇿 ағызып жіберілген
🇬🇪 გაშრობილი
🇦🇿 drenaj edilmiş
🇲🇽 drenado
Etymology
The word 'drained' originated from the Old French word 'drenier', meaning 'to strain, filter, or empty'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the act of removing liquid or emptying something completely. Over time, 'drained' also came to be associated with the feeling of extreme tiredness or exhaustion.