Meaning & use
Drained
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Completely emptied of liquid, energy, or resources; exhausted.
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After the double shift, she felt utterly drained.
The reservoir was drained for scheduled maintenance on the dam.
A note on using this word
While "drained" often describes physical emptying, as of a pool or battery, it is just as commonly used for emotional or physical fatigue.
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Words with an opposite meaning
refreshedreplenished
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