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drinking

[ dring-king ]

adjective

  1. suitable or safe to drink:

    drinking water.

  2. used in drinking:

    a drinking glass.

  3. addicted to or indulging excessively in alcohol:

    Is he a drinking man?

  4. of or relating to the act of drinking, especially the drinking of alcohol:

    a drinking companion.



noun

  1. habitual and excessive consumption of alcohol:

    His drinking caused him to lose his job.

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Other Word Forms

  • ܲ·԰iԲ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of drinking1

A Middle English word dating back to 1125–75; drink, -ing 2, -ing 1
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To stay safe, the UK Health Security Agency recommends drinking plenty of fluids, staying cool indoors, and avoiding exercise during the hottest parts of the day.

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I remember being that young and drinking it too — I can’t hold it against him.

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"He started withholding whatever money he had for himself. He'd go out drinking with his friends, come back - the salary is gone," she said.

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India, meanwhile, has been pushing to review and modify the treaty, citing changing needs - from irrigation and drinking water to hydropower - in light of factors like climate change.

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Medical specialists say drinking as little as 25ml of methanol can be fatal, but it is sometimes added to drinks because it is cheaper than alcohol.

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