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drink
the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess
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noun
the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess
“drink was his downfall”
noun
the act of swallowing
“one swallow of the liquid was enough”
noun
any liquid suitable for drinking
“may I take your beverage order?”
noun
a single serving of a beverage
“I asked for a hot drink”
noun
any large deep body of water
“he jumped into the drink and had to be rescued”
verb
be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to
“The mother drinks in every word of her son on the stage”
verb
take in liquids
“The patient must drink several liters each day”
verb
consume alcohol
“We were up drinking all night”
verb
drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic
“The husband drinks and beats his wife”
verb
propose a toast to
“Let us toast the birthday girl!”
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Example Sentences
drink was his downfall
one swallow of the liquid was enough
he took a drink of his beer and smacked his lips
may I take your beverage order?
I asked for a hot drink
likes a drink before dinner
he jumped into the drink and had to be rescued
The mother drinks in every word of her son on the stage
The patient must drink several liters each day
The children like to drink soda
We were up drinking all night
The husband drinks and beats his wife
Let us toast the birthday girl!
Let's drink to the New Year
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