drained
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /dreɪnd/
KK: /dreɪnd/
adjective
Definition
Feeling very tired and lacking energy; exhausted.
Example
After the long hike, I felt completely drained and needed to rest.
Conversation
I feel so drained after that workout today.
Yeah, it was intense!
I just need some time to relax and recharge my energy.
Good idea! Maybe we can watch a movie to take your mind off things.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
exhausted
fatigued
spent
Antonyms
energized
refreshed
invigorated
verb
Definition
To have removed liquid from something, often leaving it empty or dry.
Example
After the heavy rain, the workers drained the water from the flooded area.
Tense Forms
Past: drained
Past Participle: drained
Conversation
I feel so drained after that long meeting.
I know what you mean! Those meetings can really take it out of you.
I guess I need to take a break to recharge.
Root Explanation
Drained → It is formed from 'drain' (from Old French *drainier*, meaning to draw off liquid) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating a past action). The word 'drained' means that something has been emptied of liquid or resources.
Memory Tip
Think of 'drawing off liquid' when you remember that 'drained' means something has been emptied.
Visually Confused Words
undrained
trained
ravined
grained
dried
madbrained
drybrained
strained