drunk
Pronunciation: [drʌŋk]
Word
Context: "behavior"
(adjective) when someone has had too much alcohol to drink and cannot think clearly. It can make a person feel happy or silly, but it can also make them act in ways that are not safe.
Example
At the party, everyone was having fun and getting a little drunk.
Example
She wasn't drunk at all; she was perfectly sober and clear-headed.
Example
Is he drunk or just acting silly?
Context: "state"
(noun) the condition of being under the influence of alcohol. When someone is in this state, their behavior and actions may change because of the alcohol they consumed.
Example
His drunk wore off after a few hours, and he felt much better.
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She was never in a state of drunk; she only had one drink.
Example
Have you ever seen someone get into trouble because of their drunk?
Context: "action"
(verb) to make someone drink alcohol, often until they feel the effects of being drunk. This use is less common, but it means encouraging someone to drink a lot.
Example
They decided to drunk their friend at the celebration to make him enjoy the night.
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They didn't drunk him too much; he only had a small glass of wine.
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Did you drunk him on purpose, or just for fun?
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