To drink
Example: She drinks water after finishing her exercise
Definition
"To drink" means to take liquid into the mouth and swallow it. It is a common action performed by people and animals to consume beverages like water, juice, or other fluids to stay hydrated or enjoy refreshment.
Etymology
The verb "to drink" comes from the Old English word 'drincan,' which traces back to Proto-Germanic roots. Did you know that it shares a common ancestor with similar words in other Germanic languages like Dutch 'drinken' and German 'trinken'? This ancient root reflects the fundamental nature of drinking as a basic human action.
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"To drink" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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