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drain vs run out

run out vs drain

drain is a noun but run out is not a noun.

drain and run out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
drain Yes No Yes No
run out No No Yes No
As verbs, drain and run out are synonyms defined as:
  • drain and run out: flow off gradually
drain (noun) run out (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
drain (verb) run out (verb)
empty of liquid; drain the liquid from use up all one's strength and energy and stop working
make weak prove insufficient
deplete of resources exhaust the supply of
flow off gradually become used up; be exhausted
flow, run or fall out and become lost
flow off gradually
leave suddenly and as if in a hurry
lose validity
Difference between drain and run out

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