Draining

Pronunciation: /ˈdreɪnɪŋ/

Definitions of draining

verb Draining is a present participle form of the verb 'drain', which means to remove liquid from a container or area.

Example Sentences

A1 I am draining the water from the sink.

A2 She is draining the pasta in the colander.

B1 The constant demands of his job are draining his energy.

B2 The long hours of studying for exams can be mentally draining.

C1 The emotional toll of caring for a sick loved one can be mentally and physically draining.

C2 The intense pressure of running a successful business can be emotionally draining.

Examples of draining in a Sentence

formal The process of draining the water from the reservoir is time-consuming.

informal I find draining the pasta to be the most boring part of cooking.

slang I'm so drained after that workout, I can barely move.

figurative Dealing with toxic people can be emotionally draining.

Grammatical Forms of draining

• past tense: drained
• plural: drainings
• comparative: more draining
• superlative: most draining
• present tense: drains
• future tense: will drain
• perfect tense: have drained
• continuous tense: is draining
• singular: draining
• positive degree: draining
• infinitive: to drain
• gerund: draining
• participle: drained

Origin and Evolution of draining

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'draining' originates from the Old English word 'drænian' which means to draw off or empty water from an area.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'draining' has evolved to encompass not just the act of removing water from an area, but also metaphorically draining resources, energy, or emotions.