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imbibe vs suck

suck vs imbibe

imbibe is not a noun while suck is a noun.

imbibe and suck both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
imbibe No No Yes No
suck Yes No Yes No
As verbs, suck is a hyponym of imbibe; that is, suck is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than imbibe:
  • imbibe: take in liquids
  • suck: draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth
As verbs, imbibe and suck are synonyms defined as:
  • imbibe and suck: take in, also metaphorically
Other synonyms of imbibe include absorb, draw, soak up, sop up, suck up, take in, take up.
imbibe (noun) suck (noun)
the act of sucking
imbibe (verb) suck (verb)
receive into the mind and retain give suck to
take in liquids draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth
take (gas, light or heat) into a solution take in, also metaphorically
take in, also metaphorically draw something in by or as if by a vacuum
provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation
be inadequate or objectionable
attract by using an inexorable force, inducement, etc.
Difference between imbibe and suck

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