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Drink

🇬🇧 UK /["/drɪŋk/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/drɪŋk/"]/

Meaning of Drink

a liquid for drinking; an amount of a liquid that you drink

In simple words: A liquid that you can swallow.

Drink in a sentence

• I would like a drink of water, please.
• She ordered a drink at the bar.
• After the game, they shared a celebratory drink.
• It's important to drink enough water every day.
• He decided to drink a cup of coffee this morning.

How to use Drink

Use 'drink' when referring to consuming beverages. It's appropriate in most contexts, casual or formal. However, avoid using it in overly formal writing.

Grammar pattern

drink + object

Memory hint

Think of taking a sip from a drink - 'drink' starts with the same sound as 'sip'.

Related words

Collocations with Drink

• cold
• cool
• iced
• round
• consume
• drink
• have
• drinks party
• drinks cabinet
• problem
• in a/​the drink
• drink of
• food and drink
• food and drinks
• cold
• cool
• iced
• round
• consume
• drink
• have
• drinks party
• drinks cabinet
• problem
• in a/​the drink
• drink of
• food and drink
• food and drinks

Synonyms for Drink

• beverage
• refreshment
• liquid
• libation

Opposites of Drink

• fast
• abstain

Common mistakes with Drink

• Using 'drinks' incorrectly for non-drinkable items.
• Confusing 'drank' (past) and 'drinked' (incorrect).
• Using 'drunk' as a verb instead of 'drank'.

Frequently asked questions about Drink

What does Drink mean?

A liquid that you can swallow.

What is the definition of Drink?

a liquid for drinking; an amount of a liquid that you drink

How do you use Drink in a sentence?

I would like a drink of water, please.

Can you give another example of Drink?

She ordered a drink at the bar.

What are synonyms for Drink?

Common alternatives include beverage, refreshment, liquid, libation.

What is the opposite of Drink?

Opposite meanings include fast, abstain.

What words go with Drink?

It commonly pairs with cold, cool, iced, round, consume, drink, have, drinks party, drinks cabinet, problem, in a/​the drink, drink of, food and drink, food and drinks, cold, cool, iced, round, consume, drink, have, drinks party, drinks cabinet, problem, in a/​the drink, drink of, food and drink, food and drinks.

What are common mistakes when using Drink?

Using 'drinks' incorrectly for non-drinkable items. Confusing 'drank' (past) and 'drinked' (incorrect). Using 'drunk' as a verb instead of 'drank'.

How do you pronounce Drink?

US: /["/drɪŋk/"]/, UK: /["/drɪŋk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Drink?

Use 'drink' when referring to consuming beverages. It's appropriate in most contexts, casual or formal. However, avoid using it in overly formal writing.

What CEFR level is Drink?

"Drink" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.