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Drink
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Simple meaning
What does Drink mean?
Drink means swallow liquid or a liquid you can have.
Dictionary definition
To take liquid into the mouth and swallow it, or a liquid meant to be swallowed.
Example sentences
Drink in a sentence
easy
I drink water after running.
medium
The coach reminded everyone to bring a drink to practice.
hard
Choosing water as a drink can help the body stay hydrated during exercise.
Synonyms
Words like Drink
sipUse when drinking a small amount slowly.
beverageA general word for a drink.
Antonyms
Opposite words
spitUse when liquid leaves the mouth instead of being swallowed.
foodA contrast when separating things eaten from things drunk.
Word family
Drink word family
Base word
drink
verb
drinks
Swallows liquid now or often.
verb
drank
Swallowed liquid in the past.
verb
drinking
Swallowing liquid now.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does drink mean?
Drink can be a verb for swallowing liquid or a noun for a beverage.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses drink correctly?
This sentence uses drink as a verb meaning swallow liquid.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to drink when used as a noun?
A beverage is a drink.
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