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gulp vs drink

drink vs gulp

gulp and drink both are nouns.

gulp and drink both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gulp Yes No Yes No
drink Yes No Yes No
As nouns, drink is a hypernym of gulp; that is, drink is a word with a broader meaning than gulp:
  • gulp: a large and hurried swallow
  • drink: the act of swallowing
Other hypernyms of gulp include deglutition, swallow.
As verbs, drink is a hypernym of gulp; that is, drink is a word with a broader meaning than gulp:
  • gulp: to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
  • drink: take in liquids
Other hypernyms of gulp include imbibe.
gulp (noun) drink (noun)
a large and hurried swallow the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess
a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing the act of swallowing
any liquid suitable for drinking
a single serving of a beverage
any large deep body of water
gulp (verb) drink (verb)
utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to
to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught take in liquids
consume alcohol
drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic
propose a toast to
Difference between gulp and drink

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