drink
drink Lexical Profile
drink Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A liquid that can be swallowed as refreshment or nourishment.
"We stopped at the café to get some food and drink after the long hike."
A portion of a liquid, especially an alcoholic beverage.
"He ordered a strong drink at the bar to help him relax."
The act or habit of consuming alcoholic beverages to excess.
"His life was ruined by his unfortunate turn to drink."
• verb
To take a liquid into the mouth and swallow it.
"She needs to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated during the marathon."
To consume alcoholic beverages, especially socially or to excess.
"They went out to drink and celebrate the successful product launch."
To absorb or take in eagerly (especially applied to sights, sounds, or atmosphere).
"We stood at the edge of the canyon to drink in the magnificent view."
Word Nuance & Usage
The past tense is 'drank' and the past participle is 'drunk', though confusion between the two (e.g., 'I have drank') is common in colloquial speech. Additionally, used without a qualifier, 'drink' often inherently implies the consumption of alcohol.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'drinken', from Old English 'drincan', derived from Proto-Germanic '*drenkaną'.
Usage Trend
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