Standard Synonyms
Keeping in mind the definition of “drain” as a verb meaning “to cause liquid to run out of something by making holes or openings in it
” possible synonyms for “drain” could include “empty
” “evacuate
” “release
” or “exhaust.”
Slang Synonyms
Academic Synonyms
Run off: Water that flows over the ground or down a drain after rain or melting snow
Discharge: To release (fluid) from a container or duct
Siphon: A tube or other device used to draw water or other liquid from a container
Filter: A device for removing impurities or solid particles from a liquid or gas
Leach: To remove (a substance) from a solid by dissolving it in a liquid
Old English Synonyms
Sink
Deplete
Use up
Consume
Exhaust
Impoverish
Regional Synonyms
Industry-specific Synonyms
Sink
Toilet
Pipe
Conduits
Gutter
Sewer
Antonyms
Fill
Raise
Pour
Spill
Overflow
Excess
Meaning
A drain is a device for carrying away waste water or other liquid from a place.
Definition
The word ‘drain’ can mean either a pipe or channel through which water or other liquid is emptied away, or the process of emptying liquid in this way.
Example Sentences
The water drained from the tub.
I need to unclog the drain.
She felt emotionally drained after the argument.
He was drained after working all day.
The sink was full of dirty dishes and the drain was clogged.