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consume vs drink

drink vs consume

consume is not a noun while drink is a noun.

consume and drink both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
consume No No Yes No
drink Yes No Yes No
As verbs, drink is a hyponym of consume; that is, drink is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than consume:
  • consume: serve oneself to, or consume regularly
  • drink: take in liquids
As verbs, drink is a hyponym of consume; that is, drink is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than consume:
  • consume: spend extravagantly
  • drink: drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic
consume (noun) drink (noun)
the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess
the act of swallowing
any liquid suitable for drinking
a single serving of a beverage
any large deep body of water
consume (verb) drink (verb)
engage fully be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to
serve oneself to, or consume regularly take in liquids
use up (resources or materials) consume alcohol
spend extravagantly drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic
eat up completely, as with great appetite propose a toast to
destroy completely
Difference between consume and drink

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