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drained | drainer |

As an adjective drained

is lacking motivation and energy; very tired; knackered.

As a verb drained

is (drain).

As a noun drainer is

that which drains.

drained

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Lacking motivation and energy; very tired; knackered.
    • I felt so drained after the 3 hours exam, that I wanted to sleep for the next week
  • Of a battery, empty of charge; discharged.

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    Verb

    (head)
  • (drain)

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    drainer

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • That which drains.
  • * 2003 , Gail Waesche Kislevitz, The Spirit of the Marathon (page 78)
    • I know that poor form is one of the biggest drainers of energy, so even though I slowed down significantly I made a very conscious effort to maintain good form.
  • A frame or rack for allowing washed crockery etc to dry naturally.
  • A person who explores drains, tunnels, and/or sewers.

    • Synonyms

    (frame or rack for drying) * draining board

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