drank
Translation
drank
Examples
I drank a glass of water.
I drank a glass of water.
He drank too much last night.
He drank too much last night.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to consume (a liquid). I drank a glass of water.
Similar Words
Synonyms (past tense): consumed, sipped, gulped
Etymology
From Old English 'dranc', past tense of 'drincan'. The vowel change (i → a → u) is a common pattern in strong Germanic verbs (e.g., sing, sang, sung).
Memory Tips
Remember the pattern: I drInk today, I drAnk yesterday, I have drUnk before.