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consume vs drain

drain vs consume

consume is not a noun while drain is a noun.

consume and drain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
consume No No Yes No
drain Yes No Yes No
As verbs, drain is a hyponym of consume; that is, drain is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than consume:
  • consume: use up (resources or materials)
  • drain: deplete of resources
consume (noun) drain (noun)
emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
a gradual depletion of energy or resources
a pipe through which liquid is carried away
tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material
consume (verb) drain (verb)
engage fully empty of liquid; drain the liquid from
serve oneself to, or consume regularly make weak
use up (resources or materials) deplete of resources
spend extravagantly flow off gradually
eat up completely, as with great appetite
destroy completely
Difference between consume and drain

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