American English pronunciation

How to pronounce drank

IPA transcription: [d'ɹæŋk]

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Verb

  • take in liquids

    “The patient must drink several liters each day”

    “The children like to drink soda”

  • consume alcohol

    “We were up drinking all night”

  • propose a toast to

    “Let us toast the birthday girl!”

    “Let's drink to the New Year”

  • be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to

    “The mother drinks in every word of her son on the stage”

  • drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic

    “The husband drinks and beats his wife”

Usage examples

  • I took some stuff and I drank some booze.
  • The alchemist was a bit daunting, but, as the boy drank the wine, he relaxed.
  • He drank of the water cautiously.
  • They opened the bottle of wine and drank heavily.
  • In college, he occasionally drank wine.
  • You mean the one who drank so much?
  • He drank of the water cautiously.
  • The alchemist was a bit daunting, but, as the boy drank the wine, he relaxed.
  • You mean the one who drank so much?
  • They drank their milk and fell asleep.