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intoxicant vs drink

drink vs intoxicant

intoxicant and drink both are nouns.

intoxicant is an adjective but drink is not an adjective.

intoxicant is not a verb while drink is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intoxicant Yes Yes No No
drink Yes No Yes No
As nouns, drink is a hypernym of intoxicant; that is, drink is a word with a broader meaning than intoxicant:
  • intoxicant: a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
  • drink: any liquid suitable for drinking
Other hypernyms of intoxicant include drug of abuse, street drug, beverage, drinkable, potable.
intoxicant (noun) drink (noun)
a drug that can produce a state of intoxication the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess
a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent the act of swallowing
any liquid suitable for drinking
a single serving of a beverage
any large deep body of water
intoxicant (adjective) drink (adjective)
causing intoxication
intoxicant (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 intoxicant and drink

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