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drink

Dictionary definition · drink

noun

  1. a single serving of a beverage"I asked for a hot drink"
  2. the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess"drink was his downfall"
  3. any liquid suitable for drinking"may I take your beverage order?"
  4. any large deep body of water"he jumped into the drink and had to be rescued"
  5. the act of swallowing"one swallow of the liquid was enough"

verb

  1. take in liquids"The patient must drink several liters each day"
  2. consume alcohol"We were up drinking all night"
  3. propose a toast to"Let us toast the birthday girl!"
  4. be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to"The mother drinks in every word of her son on the stage"
  5. drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic"The husband drinks and beats his wife"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).