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sip vs drink

drink vs sip

sip and drink both are nouns.

sip and drink both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sip Yes No Yes No
drink Yes No Yes No
As nouns, drink is a hypernym of sip; that is, drink is a word with a broader meaning than sip:
  • sip: a small drink
  • drink: the act of swallowing
Other hypernyms of sip include deglutition, swallow.
As verbs, drink is a hypernym of sip; that is, drink is a word with a broader meaning than sip:
  • sip: drink in sips
  • drink: take in liquids
Other hypernyms of sip include imbibe.
sip (noun) drink (noun)
a small drink 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
sip (verb) drink (verb)
drink in sips 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 sip and drink

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