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drink vs consume

consume vs drink

drink is a noun but consume is not a noun.

drink and consume both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
drink Yes No Yes No
consume No No Yes No
As verbs, consume is a hypernym of drink; that is, consume is a word with a broader meaning than drink:
  • drink: take in liquids
  • consume: serve oneself to, or consume regularly
Other hypernyms of drink include have, ingest, take, take in.
As verbs, consume is a hypernym of drink; that is, consume is a word with a broader meaning than drink:
  • drink: consume alcohol
  • consume: serve oneself to, or consume regularly
Other hypernyms of drink include have, ingest, take, take in.
As verbs, consume is a hypernym of drink; that is, consume is a word with a broader meaning than drink:
  • drink: drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic
  • consume: spend extravagantly
Other hypernyms of drink include squander, ware, waste.
drink (noun) consume (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
drink (verb) consume (verb)
be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to engage fully
take in liquids serve oneself to, or consume regularly
consume alcohol use up (resources or materials)
drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic spend extravagantly
propose a toast to eat up completely, as with great appetite
destroy completely
Difference between drink and consume

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