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drink vs engross

engross vs drink

drink is a noun but engross is not a noun.

drink and engross both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
drink Yes No Yes No
engross No No Yes No
As verbs, engross is a hypernym of drink; that is, engross is a word with a broader meaning than drink:
  • drink: be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to
  • engross: devote (oneself) fully to
Other hypernyms of drink include absorb, engulf, immerse, plunge, soak up, steep.
drink (noun) engross (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) engross (verb)
be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to consume all of one's attention or time
take in liquids devote (oneself) fully to
consume alcohol
drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic
propose a toast to
Difference between drink and engross

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