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drink Synonyms

Another word for drink

Choosing another word for drink depends on context, so the 37 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A liquid that can be swallowed as refreshment or nourishment.

Usage Example

"We stopped at the café to get some food and beverage after the long hike."

Strongest
beverage
Strong
refreshment
libation
potable
liquid

• verb (Context 2)

To take a liquid into the mouth and swallow it.

Usage Example

"She needs to imbibe plenty of water to stay hydrated during the marathon."

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imbibe
Strong
sip
gulp
swallow
quaff
guzzle
swig
consume
down

• noun (Context 3)

A portion of a liquid, especially an alcoholic beverage.

Usage Example

"He ordered a strong beverage at the bar to help him relax."

Strongest
beverage
Strong
cocktail
tipple
libation
dram
shot
nip
draught

• verb (Context 4)

To consume alcoholic beverages, especially socially or to excess.

Usage Example

"They went out to imbibe and celebrate the successful product launch."

Strongest
imbibe
tipple
Strong
booze
carouse
tope
knock back

• noun (Context 5)

The act or habit of consuming alcoholic beverages to excess.

Usage Example

"His life was ruined by his unfortunate turn to alcoholism."

Strongest
alcoholism
intemperance
Strong
drunkenness
inebriation
boozing
liquor
alcohol
booze

• verb (Context 6)

To absorb or take in eagerly (especially applied to sights, sounds, or atmosphere).

Usage Example

"We stood at the edge of the canyon to take in in the magnificent view."

Strongest
take in
absorb
soak up
Strong
savor
relish
assimilate

Opposites of drink

The opposite of drink shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

sobriety
teetotalism
abstain
abstinence
temperance
teetotal
ignore
overlook
See all opposites of drink

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Drink. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/drink
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