draining

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of removing or causing something to be removed from a container or place, often through a hole or opening.

• Adjective

  Relating to or causing something to be drained of energy, vitality, or resources.

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with draining
raining , paining , gaining

---

Variants

List of all variants of draining that leads to same result
drain , drained , drainer , drainers , draining , drains , drain off , drained off , draining off , drains off

---

Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

drains, drained, draining, draineded

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'drawing off water' from the Old French word 'drainer'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'draining' can also be used to describe the process of removing excess beer from the bottom of a barrel.

2. In the medical field, 'draining' can refer to the removal of excess fluid from a wound or cavity.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Evaporation: A related concept to draining, as both involve the removal of liquid from a surface.

2. Siphon: A device used for transferring liquid from one container to another through the use of negative pressure.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'draining' is often used metaphorically to describe emotional or mental exhaustion. In art, it can refer to the process of removing excess paint or color from a canvas.

How to Memorize "draining"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bucket with a hole in the bottom, and water being slowly drained out.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'draining' with the feeling of being tired or exhausted.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the sentence: 'Draining is the act of drawing out'.

---

Memorize "draining" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize draining is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.