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use vs drain

drain vs use

use and drain both are nouns.

use and drain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
use Yes No Yes No
drain Yes No Yes No
As verbs, drain is a hyponym of use; that is, drain is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than use:
  • use: use up (resources or materials)
  • drain: deplete of resources
Other hyponyms of use include abuse, misuse, pervert, abuse, run out, spare, indulge, luxuriate, burn, burn off, burn up, drop, expend, spend, spend, occupy, take, use up, blow, squander, waste, exhaust, play out, run down, sap, tire.
use (noun) drain (noun)
the act of using emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition a gradual depletion of energy or resources
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage a pipe through which liquid is carried away
what something is used for tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material
a particular service
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
use (verb) drain (verb)
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose empty of liquid; drain the liquid from
take or consume (regularly or habitually) make weak
use up (resources or materials) deplete of resources
habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense) flow off gradually
avail oneself to
seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
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