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Drink: Meanings, Examples, and Usage Guide (3 meaning)
Meaning 1：consume liquid (drink)
drink
/drɪŋk/
v., n.
To put a liquid like water, juice, or soup into your mouth and swallow it.
consume liquid
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/kənˈsjuːm ˈlɪkwɪd/
v., n.
To take a liquid such as water, juice, or soup into your body through your mouth and swallow it.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Old English 'drincan', meaning 'to swallow liquid', related to German 'trinken' and Latin 'bibere'.
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine a thirsty dog lapping water from a bowl—'drink' is the action of taking liquid in.
📖 Example
It's very hot today, remember to drink plenty of water.
It's very hot today, remember to drink plenty of water.
🔗 Collocations
drink water – to consume water
drink a glass of juice – to consume a glass of juice
drink slowly – to swallow liquid at a slow pace
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
drinkable (adj.) – safe or suitable for drinking
drinker (n.) – a person who drinks a specific liquid, often alcohol
undrinkable (adj.) – not suitable or safe for drinking
📖 Cultural Story
The word 'drink' has been in English since the 8th century. It appears in many idioms, like 'drink like a fish', reflecting the social and survival importance of liquids.
Meaning 2：a beverage (drink)
drink
/drɪŋk/
v., n.
A liquid that you can swallow, such as water, tea, coffee, or juice.
a beverage
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/ə ˈbɛvərɪdʒ/
v., n.
Any liquid that can be consumed, such as water, tea, coffee, or juice.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Would you like a hot drink, like tea or coffee?
Would you like a hot drink, like tea or coffee?
🔗 Collocations
hot drink – a beverage served warm, e.g. tea, coffee
soft drink – a non-alcoholic carbonated beverage
alcoholic drink – a beverage containing ethanol, e.g. beer, wine
🔄 Synonyms
beverage (n.) – any liquid for drinking, excluding water sometimes
refreshment (n.) – a light snack or drink that restores energy
libation (n.) – an alcoholic drink, often used in formal contexts
🚫 Antonyms
solid food (n.) – food that is not liquid, requiring chewing
🌱 Derivatives
drinkable (adj.) – suitable for drinking
Meaning 3：drink alcohol (drink)
drink
/drɪŋk/
v., n.
To consume an alcoholic beverage, like beer or wine; also refers to the social activity of having alcohol.
drink alcohol
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/ˈdrɪŋk ˈælkəhɒl/
v., n.
To consume an alcoholic beverage, such as beer, wine, or spirits, often in a social setting.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
They went to a quiet bar to drink and catch up on old times.
They went to a quiet bar to drink and catch up on old times.
🔗 Collocations
drink beer – to consume beer
drink wine – to consume wine
drink responsibly – to consume alcohol in moderation according to guidelines
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🚫 Antonyms
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