What's the Difference Between 'Drank' and 'Drunk'?
In this blog post we look at when to use drank and when to use drunk.
'Drank' or 'Drunk'?
Drank and drunk are both forms of the verb "drink," which means to consume liquid, typically water or an alcoholic beverage. Both drank and drunk are correct, but they are used in different contexts.
Drank is the past tense of the verb drink. It is used to describe something that happened in the past.
For example: “I drank two cups of coffee yesterday”.
Drunk is the past participle of the verb drink. It is used to describe something that was completed in the past. It is also used as an adjective to describe someone who is under the influence of alcohol.
For example: “I have drunk a little too much whiskey this evening”.
Both drank and drunk are correct and can be used interchangeably, but it's important to choose the correct form based on the context and the intended meaning.
Here are some more examples to show the difference between drank and drunk:
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She drank too much at the party. (past tense, drank is used)
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They had drunk too much and decided to take a taxi home. (past participle, drunk is used)
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He drank a cup of coffee to wake up. (past tense, drank is used)
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He had drunk too much the night before and was feeling hungover. (past participle, drunk is used)
Drank can also be used as an adjective such as in the following sentence:
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They were drunk when they arrived home. (adjective, drunk is used)
Examples of Drank in a Sentence
Here are 10 example sentences using the word drank:
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He drank a glass of water.
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She drank too much at the party.
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I drank a cup of coffee to wake up.
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He drank a beer while watching the game.
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She drank a glass of wine with dinner.
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I drank a smoothie for breakfast.
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He drank a bottle of water during his hike.
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She drank a cup of tea to relax.
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I drank a soda at the movie theater.
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He drank a glass of milk before bed.
Examples of Drunk in a Sentence
Here are 10 example sentences using the word drunk:
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I have drunk too much coffee and can't sleep. (past participle)
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She has drunk a lot of water and is feeling hydrated. (past participle)
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He had drunk too much the night before and was feeling hungover. (past participle)
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She had drunk a lot of water, so she didn't get dehydrated on the hike. (past participle)
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I had drunk a lot of coffee, so I couldn't fall asleep. (past participle)
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He had drunk too much and decided to take a taxi home. (past participle)
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She had drunk a bottle of wine and was feeling tipsy. (past participle)
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He got drunk at the party. (adjective)
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I was too drunk to drive. (adjective)
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He was so drunk that he couldn't walk straight. (adjective)
