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drunk

/drʌŋk/

[/drʌŋk/]

past participle of drink

Beginnerverb

Definition

Past participle of 'drink': used with 'have' to show liquid has been swallowed.

Example

She has drunk three cups of tea today and says she still feels rather thirsty.

She has drunk three cups of tea today and says she still feels rather thirsty.

Etymology

From Old English 'druncen', past participle of 'drincan' (to drink).

How & Where It’s Used

Used in perfect tenses; as an adjective it describes someone affected by alcohol.

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