Pronunciation: /dreɪnd/

Definitions of drained

verb past tense of drain, meaning to remove liquid from something

Example Sentences

A1 I am drained after a long day at work.

A2 She drained the water from the sink before washing the dishes.

B1 The constant demands of his job drained him of all energy.

B2 The marathon drained her physically and mentally, but she crossed the finish line with a smile.

C1 Years of working in a high-stress environment drained him of his passion for the job.

C2 The emotional toll of the breakup drained her completely, leaving her feeling empty and lost.

adjective exhausted of physical or mental strength

Example Sentences

A1 I feel drained after working a long shift.

A2 She looked drained after running a marathon.

B1 The battery in my phone is completely drained.

B2 The constant stress of the job left her feeling emotionally drained.

C1 The financial crisis drained the company of its resources.

C2 The long and difficult negotiation process left both parties emotionally drained.

Examples of drained in a Sentence

formal After a long day at work, I felt completely drained of energy.

informal I can't hang out tonight, I'm too drained from studying for my exams.

slang I was so drained after that workout, I could barely move.

figurative The constant stress of the job drained all the joy out of her life.

Grammatical Forms of drained

past tense

drained

plural

drains

comparative

more drained

superlative

most drained

present tense

drain

future tense

will drain

perfect tense

have drained

continuous tense

is draining

singular

drain

positive degree

drained

infinitive

to drain

gerund

draining

participle

drained

Origin and Evolution of drained

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'drained' originated from the Middle English word 'draynen' which derived from the Old English word 'drēahnian' meaning to strain or filter out liquid.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'drained' has evolved to not only refer to the act of removing liquid from something but also to describe feeling exhausted or depleted.