English · Word Candidate

drink

/ˈdɹɪŋk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: drinks · drinking

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To consume (a liquid) through the mouth.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

uống vào qua miệng

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Verb

Examples

He drank the water I gave him.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To consume the liquid contained within (a bottle, glass, etc.).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

uống chất lỏng từ

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Verb

Examples

Jack drank the whole bottle by himself.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A beverage.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đồ uống

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Noun

Examples

I’d like another drink please.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Drinks in general; something to drink.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đồ uống nói chung

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Noun

Examples

For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “drink” mean?

To consume (a liquid) through the mouth.

Is “drink” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.