Drink vs. Drunk: Simple Word Guide

Understanding “Drink” vs. “Drunk”

The words “drink” and “drunk” are used in English when talking about liquids. These words have different meanings, and they also change their form based on when something happens or who does it. Let’s learn more about them.

History of “Drink” and “Drunk”

The word “drink” comes from old words that were used in many languages long ago. People have always needed words to talk about having water or other liquids. Over time, these words have become the ones we use today.

The word “drunk” is often used when we talk about someone who has had a lot of alcohol. The word also comes from old languages and has been used for many years.

How to Use “Drink”

We use “drink” usually to talk about taking in liquids. Here are some sentences using “drink”:

• I like to drink water.
• Do you want to drink some juice?
• She drinks milk every morning.
• We will drink lemonade at the park.
• They drink hot chocolate on cold days.

How to Use “Drunk”

“Drunk” is used in two ways: one is the past form of “drink”, and the other is to describe someone who has had a lot of alcohol.

• She has drunk a lot of water today.
• He has never drunk coffee before.
• They have drunk all the juice.
• Last night, I drunk a new kind of tea.
• He was very drunk after the party.

Trick to Remember the Difference

A good way to remember: “Drink” is the action you do now or often. “Drunk” is what you might have done in the past (like drinking too much alcohol), or it describes someone who has had too much alcohol.

Summary

In short, use “drink” when talking about taking in liquids now or regularly. Use “drunk” when talking about something you did in the past related to drinking or to describe when someone has had too much alcohol. Understanding how to use these words will help you talk and write clearly about having drinks.