drinking

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drinking

He enjoys drinking a glass of water after his morning run.

Definition

Noun 1. The act of consuming a liquid: The action of taking a liquid into the mouth and swallowing it. 2. The act of consuming alcoholic beverages, especially to excess: The habitual or excessive consumption of alcoholic drinks.

Usage
  • As a noun, "drinking" typically refers to the general activity or habit. It can be modified by adjectives (e.g., , ) or used in prepositional phrases (e.g., ).
  • It functions as a gerund (a verb form ending in -ing that acts as a noun).
Examples
  • General consumption of liquids:
    • Drinking plenty of water is essential for good health.
    • The sound of his drinking was loud in the quiet room.
  • Consumption of alcohol:
    • His drinking became a problem for his family.
    • They went out for a night of drinking.
    • The legal drinking age is 21 in this state.
Advanced Usage
  • "Drinking and driving": The illegal act of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
    • The campaign aims to raise awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving.
  • "Binge drinking": The consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period.
    • College campuses often have issues with binge drinking.
Variants and Related Words
  • Drink (verb/noun): The base form. As a noun, it can mean a beverage () or an alcoholic beverage ().
  • Drinker (noun): A person who drinks, often specifying type (e.g., , ).
  • Drinkable (adjective): Suitable for drinking.
  • Drunk (adjective/noun): The state of being intoxicated by alcohol (adj.), or a person who is habitually drunk (noun).
Synonyms
  • For consuming liquids: Imbibing, sipping, gulping.
  • For consuming alcohol (excessively): Alcoholism, tippling, boozing (informal).
Related Phrases
  • Drinking problem: A euphemism for alcoholism or alcohol abuse.
    • He sought help for his drinking problem.
  • Drinking buddy: A friend with whom one regularly consumes alcohol.
    • He met his drinking buddies at the bar.
  • Drinking fountain: A public fixture providing water for drinking.
    • The children ran to the drinking fountain after playing.
drinking

He enjoys drinking a glass of water after his morning run.

Noun
  1. the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess
    • drink was his downfall
  2. the act of consuming liquids

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