Wednesday 19 May 2010

a drink, to drink (synonyms)

Drink can be both a noun and a verb depending on how it is used in a sentence.

“Would you like a drink?” [noun]
I was so thirsty, I drank all the water. [verb - to drink]

A drink is also called a beverage or a liquid refreshment.

Alcoholic drinks (booze, liquor) are spirits, cocktails, beers etc.

Bottled water comes in different forms.
Mineral water, still water, spring water or
Sparkling water, fizzy water, carbonated water.

Tap water is directly from the tap.

There are different ways to drink a beverage depending on how fast or slow you drink.
To drink slowly = to sip
To drink fast = to down, to gulp, to guzzle, to knock back

1 comment:

  1. Well, I want to say here that English is the only language in which one world can be use for different purpose in different format known as noun, verb & adverb. And this For this synonyms of words should be known be a learner. I suggest a suitable guide to learn basic of any language. I have also learn a lot by that Language Hacking Guide

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