drink /drɪŋk/
1. a single serving of a beverage; "I asked for a hot drink"; "likes a drink before dinner"
synset: drink
2. the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess; "drink was his downfall"
synset: drink, drinking, boozing, drunkenness, crapulence
3. any liquid suitable for drinking; "may I take your beverage order?"
synset: beverage, drink, drinkable, potable
4. any large deep body of water; "he jumped into the drink and had to be rescued"
synset: drink
5. the act of swallowing; "one swallow of the liquid was enough"; "he took a drink of his beer and smacked his lips"
synset: swallow, drink, deglutition
1. take in liquids; "The patient must drink several liters each day"; "The children like to drink soda"
2. consume alcohol; "We were up drinking all night"
synset: hit_the_bottle, drink, booze, fuddle
3. propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let's drink to the New Year"
synset: toast, drink, pledge, salute, wassail
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"
Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
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