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How to pronounce “draining

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Pronunciation guide for draining

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of draining with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
Ali Abdaalwhenever it feels draining or I'm doing a frickin' tax return
Definition summary
present participle and gerund of drain

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How to pronounce draining

Ali Abdaal

whenever it feels draining or I'm doing a frickin' tax return

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “draining

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • present participle and gerund of drain
  • [Adjective]
  • (not comparable) Designed and/or used for drainage.
  • (comparable) Causing a depletion of energy or resources; exhausting.
  • [Noun]
  • (uncountable) The practice of exploring drains, tunnels, or sewers.
  • (countable) The process by which something is drained or emptied.
  • (countable, usually in the plural) The liquid drained from something.

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