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- pronunciation:
- drIngk
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
drinks, drinking, drank, drunk |
| definition 1: |
When you drink something, like water or juice, you take it into your body through your mouth. Most animals drink only water, but humans drink many kinds of things, such as milk, soda, coffee, and tea.
Some of my friends drink chocolate milk at lunch, but I think it's too sweet.
- similar words:
- down, sip, swallow
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| definition 2: |
Sometimes when we say that someone drinks, we mean that they drink liquids that contain alcohol.
It can be dangerous for people to drink and then drive a car. |
| related words: |
consume, finish, take |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A drink is some amount of water or other liquid that you take into your body through your mouth. A drink might be a small amount that is just enough to help you swallow a pill, or it might be enough to stop you from being thirsty.
The animals came down to the lake for a drink.You'll need to take a drink of water with that pill.I had a drink from the water fountain in the hall.
- similar words:
- liquid, refreshment, sip, swallow
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| definition 2: |
A drink is a beverage. It's something that people drink.
Lemonade is a popular drink in the summer.
- synonyms:
- beverage
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associated with drinks |
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bubbles, sediment |
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broader categories that include drinks |
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diet, food |
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places to purchase drinks |
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bar, restaurant, supermarket, tavern, vending machine |
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similar to a drink |
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beverage, refreshment |
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some accessories for drinks |
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bottle, can, cup, glass, kettle, mug, pitcher, straw, Thermos, tray |
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some actions with drinks |
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chill, choke, down, drink, drip, flavor, heat, lick, mix, serve, sip, slurp, spill, suck, swallow, taste, treat |
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some descriptions of drinks |
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fresh, hot, instant, sour, strong, sweet, weak |
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some effects of drinks |
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refresh |
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some examples of drinks |
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beer, cider, cocoa, coffee, juice, lemonade, milk, pop, punch, shake, soda, tea, water, wine |
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some ingredients in drinks |
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carbon dioxide, chocolate, coffee, flavoring, fruit, ginger, grain, herbs, ice, leaves, plants, soda water, spice, sugar |
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some people associated with drinks |
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waiter, waitress |
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units for measuring drinks |
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cup, gallon, glass, liter, pint, quart |
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without something to drink |
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thirsty |
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