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Drink

UK /["/drɪŋk/"]/US /["/drɪŋk/"]/

Definition

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

In simple words: A liquid that you can swallow.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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'.

Collocations

  • 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

  • beverage
  • refreshment
  • liquid
  • libation

Antonyms

  • fast
  • abstain

Common mistakes

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