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drain vs empty

empty vs drain

drain and empty both are nouns.

drain is not an adjective while empty is an adjective.

drain and empty both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
drain Yes No Yes No
empty Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, empty is a hypernym of drain; that is, empty is a word with a broader meaning than drain:
  • drain: empty of liquid; drain the liquid from
  • empty: make void or empty of contents
drain (noun) empty (noun)
emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it a container that has been emptied
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
drain (adjective) empty (adjective)
holding or containing nothing
emptied of emotion
needing nourishment
devoid of significance or force
drain (verb) empty (verb)
empty of liquid; drain the liquid from excrete or discharge from the body
make weak become empty or void of its content
deplete of resources make void or empty of contents
flow off gradually remove the contents of a container
leave behind empty; move out of
Difference between drain and empty

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