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   drink

   /drɪŋk/

   verb

   • 1. take (a liquid) into the mouth and swallow: "we sat by the fire, drinking our tea" Similar swallowgulp downquaffswillguzzlesupimbibepartake ofsipconsumetakedraintoss offinformal:swigdownknock backput awaysinkkillsluginhalewet one's whistleneckscarf (down/up)snarf (down/up)chugrare:ingurgitate
   • ▪ consume or be in the habit of consuming alcohol: "she doesn't drink or smoke" Similar drink alcoholtake alcoholtippleindulgebe a serious/heavy/hard drinkerbe an alcoholicbinge-drinkcarousego drinkingpredrinkinformal:take a drophit the bottletake to the bottleboozeknock a few backhave a fewhave one over the eighttank upget tanked updrink like a fishgo on a binge/benderbevvybend one's elbowlushgrog uparchaic:wassailtopeOpposite be teetotalbe on the wagon
   • ▪ (of a plant or a porous substance) absorb (moisture): "the seedlings apparently drink much more water than we had realized"
   • ▪ (of wine) have a specified flavour or character when drunk: "this wine is really drinking beautifully"

   noun

   • 1. a liquid that can be swallowed as refreshment or nourishment: "fizzy drinks" Similar beveragedrinkable/potable liquidliquid refreshmentthirst quencherdrambracernightcapniptotspoteye-openerdeoch an dorisinformal:cuppapintrare:potationlibation
   • ▪ a quantity of liquid swallowed at one go: "he had a drink of water" Similar swallowgulpsipdraughtswillinformal:swigslugchug
   • ▪ alcohol, or the habitual or excessive consumption of alcohol: "the effects of too much drink" Similar alcoholliquorintoxicating liquoralcoholic drinkstrong drinkintoxicantsinformal:boozehoochthe hard stufffirewatergut-rotrotgutmoonshinetipplethe demon drinkthe bottlejuicethe saucegrogDutch courageJohn Barleycornwallopbevvybellywash
   • ▪ a glass of liquid, especially when alcoholic: "we went for a drink" Similar glasscupmug
   • ▪ a social gathering at which alcoholic drinks are served: "would you like to come for drinks on Sunday?"
   • ▪ the sea or another large area of water: "he heaved the outboard motor into the drink" Similar the seathe oceanthe waterinformal:the brinyDavy Jones's lockerliterary:the deep

   Word Origin Old Englishdrincan (verb), drinc (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch drinken and German trinken.

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   • , drank [drangk]or (Nonstandard) drunk [druhngk];drunk or, often, drank; drink·ing. to take (a liquid) into the mouth and swallow. to take in (a liquid) in any manner; absorb. He drank in the beauty of the scene. to swallow the contents of (a cup, glass, etc.). to drink one's health.

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   What is the difference between a drink and water?

   • A drink is a form of liquid which has been prepared for human consumption. The preparation can include a number of different steps, some prior to transport, others immediately prior to consumption. Water is the chief constituent in all drinks, and the primary ingredient in most. Water is purified prior to drinking.

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   Is beer an alcoholic drink?

   • A drink is considered "alcoholic" if it contains ethanol, commonly known as alcohol (although in chemistry the definition of "alcohol" includes many other compounds). Beer has been a part of human civilisation for around 8,000 years. Beer is an alcoholic drink produced by the saccharification of starch and fermentation of the resulting sugar.

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   What are the different types of drinks?

   • In addition to their basic function of satisfying thirst, drinks play important roles in human culture. Common types of drinks include plain drinking water, milk, juice, smoothies and soft drinks. Traditionally warm beverages include coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Caffeinated drinks that contain the stimulant caffeine have a long history.

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   What is considered a soft drink?

   • The term "drink" is theoretically neutral, but often is used in a way that suggests alcoholic content. Drinks such as soda pop, sparkling water, iced tea, lemonade, root beer, fruit punch, milk, hot chocolate, tea, coffee, milkshakes, tap water, bottled water, juice, and energy drinks are all soft drinks.

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