Conjugation

Drain off

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Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: off

    Only drain changes; off stays the same: drained off, drained off.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't drain off, he doesn't drain off.

    1. I / you / we / they drain off
    2. he / she / it drains off

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am draining off
    2. you / we / they are draining off
    3. he / she / it is draining off

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't drain off.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they drained off

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to drain off
    2. you / we / they are going to drain off
    3. he / she / it is going to drain off

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't drain off.

    1. (you) drain off
    2. let's drain off