drank Meaning & Definition
What Does Drank Mean?
As a noun, drank means Dextromethorphan. It is also used to mean A drink, usually alcoholic. As a verb, it means simple past of drink. As a verb, it means To consume (a liquid) through the mouth.
Drank: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /dɹæŋk/ |
| Synonyms | gulp, imbibe and quaff |
| Plural | dranks |
Drank Definition (Noun)
- Dextromethorphan.
- A drink, usually alcoholic.
Drank as a Verb
- simple past of drink
He drank a lot last night.
- past participle of drink
He'd drank alcohol prior to driving off the road.
Verb
- To consume (a liquid) through the mouth.
He drank the water I gave him.
- (metonymic) To consume the liquid contained within (a bottle, glass, etc.).
Jack drank the whole bottle by himself.
- To consume alcoholic beverages.
Everyone who is drinking is drinking, but not everyone who is drinking is drinking.
- To take in (a liquid), in any manner; to suck up; to absorb; to imbibe.
- To take in; to receive within one, through the senses; to inhale; to hear; to see.
- To smoke, as tobacco.
Noun
- Wild oats, or darnel grass.
Synonyms of Drank
Drank synonyms and antonyms →Drank in a Sentence
He drank a lot last night.
He'd drank alcohol prior to driving off the road.
He drank the water I gave him.
Jack drank the whole bottle by himself.
Everyone who is drinking is drinking, but not everyone who is drinking is drinking.
Word Forms & Grammar
drank (countable and uncountable, plural dranks)
drank
Words That Rhyme With Drank
Origin of Drank
Origin 1: Pronunciation spelling of drink.
Origin 2: From Middle English drank, from Old English dranc, from Proto-West Germanic *drank.
Quick Answers About Drank
Is drank a noun or a verb?
Drank is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for drank?
Words with a similar meaning to drank include gulp, imbibe and quaff. See the full list of drank synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of drank?
The plural of drank is dranks.