drain away

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To diminish over time; to disappear or leak out gradually.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Giảm dần theo thời gian; biến mất hoặc rò rỉ dần

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Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “drain away” mean?

To diminish over time; to disappear or leak out gradually.

Is “drain away” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.