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drain vs run through

run through vs drain

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

drain and run through both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
drain Yes No Yes No
run through No No Yes No
As verbs, run through is a hypernym of drain; that is, run through is a word with a broader meaning than drain:
  • drain: deplete of resources
  • run through: use up (resources or materials)
Other hypernyms of drain include consume, deplete, eat, eat up, exhaust, expend, use, use up, wipe out.
drain (noun) run through (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 through (verb)
empty of liquid; drain the liquid from use up (resources or materials)
make weak apply thoroughly; think through
deplete of resources
flow off gradually
Difference between drain and run through

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