The Opposite(Antonym) of “refuel”
The antonyms of refuel are drain and empty. The antonyms drain and empty convey the opposite meaning of filling or replenishing something. It implies a reduction or depletion of resources.
Explore all Antonyms of “refuel”
- drain
- empty
Definitions and Examples of drain, empty
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To remove liquid or gas from something, causing it to become empty or dry.
Example
The plumber had to drain the clogged sink before fixing it.
empty
Containing nothing; not filled or occupied.
Example
The fridge was empty except for a carton of milk and some eggs.
Key Differences: drain vs empty
- 1Drain is a verb that describes the action of removing liquid or gas from something.
- 2Empty is an adjective that describes a state of containing nothing or being not filled or occupied.
Effective Usage of drain, empty
- 1Transportation: Use refuel when talking about filling up a vehicle with fuel.
- 2Household Chores: Use drain when talking about removing water from a sink or bathtub.
- 3Inventory Management: Use empty when talking about a container or space that has no items in it.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Drain refers to removing liquid or gas from something, while empty describes a state of containing nothing. Use these words in different contexts such as transportation, household chores, and inventory management to convey the opposite meaning of filling or replenishing something.
