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drink vs intemperance

intemperance vs drink

drink and intemperance both are nouns.

drink is a verb but intemperance is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
drink Yes No Yes No
intemperance Yes No No No
As nouns, intemperance is a hypernym of drink; that is, intemperance is a word with a broader meaning than drink:
  • drink: the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess
  • intemperance: consumption of alcoholic drinks
Other hypernyms of drink include intemperateness.
drink (noun) intemperance (noun)
the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence
the act of swallowing consumption of alcoholic drinks
any liquid suitable for drinking the quality of being intemperate
a single serving of a beverage
any large deep body of water
drink (verb) intemperance (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 intemperance

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