Meaning of the word drunk in English

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drunk

US /drʌŋk/

UK /drʌŋk/

having drunk so much alcohol that this affects your brain and body and you cannot think, speak, or move clearly

Example:

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He was so drunk he could barely stand.

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She got completely drunk at the party.

Synonym:

intoxicated inebriated tipsy wasted plastered

a person who is drunk

Example:

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The police picked up a drunk wandering in the street.

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He's a habitual drunk.

Synonym:

alcoholic inebriate souse tippler boozer

past participle of drink

Example:

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He had drunk all the water in the bottle.

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She has never drunk coffee before.

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drunk driving blind drunk