to drink

Verb · English

Meaning 1

to swallow liquid for nourishment or hydration

(ingest liquid)

Example

I like to drink water when I am thirsty.

Meaning 2

to consume alcoholic beverages

(consume alcohol)

Example

He decided not to drink at the party tonight.

Synonyms

imbibe, gulp, quaff, sip, consume

Grammar

present simple third person
drinks
past simple
drank
past participle
drunk
present participle
drinking
auxiliary verb
have

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