Drink

Definition

Drink refers to the act of taking liquid into the mouth and swallowing it. As a noun, it can also mean any liquid intended for human consumption, such as water, juice, or alcoholic beverages.

Parts of Speech

• Verb
• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /drɪŋk/
• Respelling: dringk

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /drɪŋk/
• Respelling: dringk

Etymology

The word "drink" originates from the Old English "drincan," meaning "to swallow liquid." It is related to the Old Norse "drekka" and the German "trinken," both of which mean "to drink." The term has retained its meaning over centuries as both a verb and noun in English.

Derivatives

• Drinker (noun)
• Drinking (noun/adjective)
• Drinkable (adjective)
• Overdrink (verb)
• Undrinkable (adjective)

Synonyms

• Imbibe
• Sip
• Swallow

Antonyms

• Spit
• Expel
• Drain

Usage

The verb "drink" is commonly used to describe the action of consuming liquids. For example, "He needs to drink more water." The noun form is widely applied to various beverages, such as "The bartender prepared a cold drink."

Related Terms

• Beverage: A drink, especially one other than water.
• Hydration: The process of absorbing water.
• Thirst: A sensation signaling the need for liquids.

Detailed Definitions

Verb

• To take liquid into the mouth and swallow it: Refers to the act of consuming liquids.
  • Example: "She decided to drink a glass of juice."
• To consume alcoholic beverages: Often used to imply the intake of alcohol.
  • Example: "He went out to drink with friends."

Noun

• A liquid intended for consumption: Refers to any liquid substance made for drinking.
  • Example: "The restaurant offers a variety of drinks, including sodas and cocktails."
• An alcoholic beverage: Often implies an alcoholic beverage in informal contexts.
  • Example: "They enjoyed a drink after work."