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drink vs hair of the dog

hair of the dog vs drink

drink and hair of the dog both are nouns.

drink is a verb but hair of the dog is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
drink Yes No Yes No
hair of the dog Yes No No No
As nouns, hair of the dog is a hyponym of drink; that is, hair of the dog is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than drink:
  • drink: a single serving of a beverage
  • hair of the dog: an alcoholic drink supposed to cure a hangover
drink (noun) hair of the dog (noun)
the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess an alcoholic drink supposed to cure a hangover
the act of swallowing
any liquid suitable for drinking
a single serving of a beverage
any large deep body of water
drink (verb) hair of the dog (verb)
be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to
take in liquids
consume alcohol
drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic
propose a toast to
Difference between drink and hair of the dog

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