drunk
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B1
/drʌŋk/
(drink)
consume liquid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'drunk' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'druncen,' where 'drincan' meant 'to drink.'
Historical Evolution
'druncen' changed from Old English word 'drincan' and eventually became the modern English word 'drunk'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having consumed alcohol,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is habitually drunk.
The bar was filled with drunks by midnight.
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Adjective 1
affected by alcohol to the extent of losing control over one's faculties or behavior.
He was too drunk to drive home.
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Adjective 2
past participle of 'drink'.
He had drunk all the water before the race.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35