Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
draining
verb
/ˈdreɪ.nɪŋ/
Definition
The process of removing liquid from something, often leaving it dry or empty.
Examples
- After the heavy rain, the workers started draining the flooded area.
- She felt draining after a long day at work.
- The mechanic is draining the oil from the engine to replace it.
Meaning
Draining refers to the act of causing a liquid to flow out of a container or area, which can also imply exhausting something physically or emotionally.
Synonyms
- exhausting
- depleting
- emptying
- purging
