drain

noun, verb35 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.9

Used to describe a drain that is obstructed.

Used to describe a drain that is obstructed.

The emigration of highly trained or intelligent people from a particular country.

A drain built to carry away excess water during heavy rain.

A significant use of resources like money or energy.

A significant use of resources like money or energy.

A significant use of resources like money or energy.

Something that continuously uses up money.

Something that continuously uses up money.

Something that consumes a lot of emotional energy.

Something that consumes a lot of physical or mental energy.

Particle indicating removal or gradual disappearance of liquid, resources, or feelings.

Particle indicating removal or emptying of liquid or resources.

To remove all liquid completely.

To remove all liquid completely; also used to describe soil that allows water to pass through easily.

To deplete or empty entirely.

To deplete or empty entirely.

To deplete or empty entirely, often with emotional connotation.

To deplete someone's emotional energy.

To deplete someone's mental energy.

To deplete someone's physical energy.

To lose liquid or energy at a fast pace.

To lose liquid or energy at a slow pace.

Used to describe soil that does not allow water to pass through easily.

A chemical product used to unblock drains.

Used to indicate what is being depleted (e.g., resources, finances).

To remove a quality or feeling from someone or something.

To flow or be removed from a container or person.

To be very tired, either physically or emotionally.

To feel very tired, either physically or emotionally.

To remove an obstruction from a drain.

To remove an obstruction from a drain.

To remove an obstruction from a drain.

To cause an obstruction in a drain.

To cause an obstruction in a drain.

To install underground pipes for drainage.