drain in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Definition
DRAIN (verb): to cause a liquid to flow away from something or to deplete one's energy or vitality.
Crossword clues for drain
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "drain".
- Remove liquid from a container.
- Empty the water from a pool.
- Cause exhaustion through overwork.
- Let the water run out of something.
- Deplete energy after a long day.
Drain sentence examples
- The heavy rainfall caused the river to overflow and drain into the nearby fields.
- After the long hike, I felt completely drained and needed to rest.
- It's important to drain the pasta well before adding it to the sauce.
- The old pipes were clogged, leading to a slow drain in the bathroom sink.
- She tried to drain her worries by focusing on her breathing and meditation.
- The heavy rain caused the stormwater drain to overflow onto the streets.
- After washing the dishes, she needed to drain the sink to avoid a mess.
- The team worked tirelessly to drain the swamp and make the land usable for farming.
- He felt emotionally drained after the long week of stressful meetings.
- To improve the flavor, let the pasta drain for a few minutes before serving.
- The rainwater was quickly drained away from the flooded street.
- She decided to drain the pasta before adding it to the sauce.
- His energy seemed to drain away after a long day at work.
- The technician was called to fix the drain that had become clogged.
- They watched the sunset as it slowly drained the sky of its vibrant colors.