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drink

/dɹɪŋk/

Meanings
  • Verb or Noun

    The act of consuming a liquid, especially one that is beverage. It can also refer to the container from which a liquid is consumed.

    - "I will have a glass of water after my meal."
    - "The children were drinking juice during their picnic."
    - "The cup is a common drinking vessel."
    - "The barman served us our drinks."
    - "We drank tea in the garden."
  • Noun

    A liquid intended for consumption, especially one that provides a pleasant taste. This can include alcoholic beverages, fruit juices, milk, water, and more.

    - "Which drink would you like to order?"
    - "I recommend trying the local wine."
    - "Do you prefer hot or cold drinks?"
    - "The bartender mixed a cocktail for us."
    - "I'll have a cup of coffee to start my day."

Pronunciation
  1. /dɹɪŋk/



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  2. /dɹɪŋk/



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Synonyms

gulp , imbibe , quaff , sip , alcohol , hit the sauce , gulp , sip , swig , alcohol , beverage , beverage , beverage
Rhymes
Words rhyming with drink
think , sink , brink , link
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins
  1. drake (en) : A male duck.

  2. drain (en) : To remove water or other liquid from a container or area.

  3. dreek (en) : To rain heavily.


Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. drain (en) : To remove water or other liquid from a container or area.

  2. drake (en) : A male duck.

  3. drone (en) : A male bee.


Variants
List of all variants of drink that leads to same result
drank , drank the Kool-Aid , drink , drink the Kool-Aid , drinking , drinking the Kool-Aid , drinks , drinks the Kool-Aid , drunk , drunk the Kool-Aid , drink-driving , drink-drivings , drink-driver , drank in , drink in , drinking in , drinks in , drunk in , drink problem , drink (someone) under the table , drink someone under the table , drink under the table , I'll drink to that! , drank to , drank to their health , drink to , drinking to , drunk to , i'll drink to that
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

drinks, drank, drinking, drunk


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'drincan' meaning 'to swallow'.


Trivia
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  1. Humans are the only primates that drink milk after infancy.

  2. The world record for the fastest time to drink a gallon (3.78 liters) of milk is held by Joey Chestnut, who completed the feat in 8 minutes and 14.12 seconds.

  3. The term 'to drink like a fish' means to drink an excessive amount of alcohol.


Related Concepts
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  1. alcohol: A type of drink that contains ethanol, a psychoactive substance produced by fermentation or distillation of sugars.

  2. hydration: The process of supplying the body with water and other essential fluids to maintain proper bodily functions.


Culture
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Drinking has been an integral part of human culture since ancient times. It is often associated with social gatherings, celebrations, and religious rituals. Drinking has been depicted in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression throughout history.

How to Memorize "drink"

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