drinking
Translation
drinking
Examples
Drinking and driving is very dangerous.
Drinking and driving is very dangerous.
Drinking water is important for your health.
Drinking water is important for your health.
Grammar Patterns
((drinking)) as a subject The act of consuming liquid. Drinking water is healthy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: consumption, imbibing
Etymology
From the verb 'to drink' plus the '-ing' suffix, forming a gerund that functions as a noun for the act of drinking.
Memory Tips
Think of the action of raising a glass. The '-ing' turns the verb 'drink' into the name of the action itself.