Drain

Synonyms of drain

• deplete
• empty
• exhaust

Antonyms of drain

• fill
• refill
• replenish

Collocations of drain

energy drain

Frequency: 70 %

Working long hours can lead to an energy drain.

emotional drain

Frequency: 60 %

Dealing with constant stress can be an emotional drain.

physical drain

Frequency: 55 %

Exercising excessively can lead to a physical drain on the body.

financial drain

Frequency: 50 %

Unexpected medical bills can cause a financial drain.

mental drain

Frequency: 45 %

Studying for exams can result in a mental drain.

Idiomatic Expressions for drain

• Phrase: brain drain
  Meaning: the emigration of highly skilled or educated individuals from one country to another
  Usage: The brain drain in the tech industry is a major concern for many developing countries.