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drinking water vs drink

drink vs drinking water

drinking water and drink both are nouns.

drinking water is not a verb while drink is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
drinking water Yes No No No
drink Yes No Yes No
As nouns, drink is a hypernym of drinking water; that is, drink is a word with a broader meaning than drinking water:
  • drinking water: water suitable for drinking
  • drink: any liquid suitable for drinking
Other hypernyms of drinking water include beverage, drinkable, potable, water.
drinking water (noun) drink (noun)
water suitable for drinking 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
drinking water (verb) drink (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 drinking water and drink

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