Drainage

Synonyms of drainage

• runoff
• seepage
• effluence

Antonyms of drainage

• accumulation
• retention
• flooding

Collocations of drainage

proper drainage

Frequency: 70 %

The garden requires proper drainage to prevent waterlogging.

adequate drainage

Frequency: 60 %

The construction project needs adequate drainage to avoid flooding.

effective drainage

Frequency: 50 %

The city installed effective drainage systems to prevent water accumulation on the streets.

poor drainage

Frequency: 45 %

The basement flooded due to poor drainage around the house.

natural drainage

Frequency: 35 %

The landscape's natural drainage channels helped divert excess rainwater away from the property.

Idiomatic Expressions for drainage

• Phrase: drain the swamp
  Meaning: to eliminate corruption or undesirable elements
  Usage: The new government promised to drain the swamp and clean up the political system.