English · Common Verbs
drinks
/drɪŋks/
[/drɪŋks/]
third-person singular of drink
Beginnerverb
Definition
Third-person singular present of 'drink': he, she, or it swallows liquid.
Example
She drinks a cup of coffee every morning to feel awake before her long commute.
She drinks a cup of coffee every morning to feel awake before her long commute.
Etymology
From Old English 'drincan' (to drink).
How & Where It’s Used
Used with singular subjects; can also be a noun meaning a beverage.