Drinking
Noun 🎵 2 Syllables (d · rin · k · in · g)
DRINKING
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📖 Definitions & Word Senses
1 Core Meaning🔍 Difference Between Similar Words
Drinking vs. Sipping
While Drinking and Sipping share similar meanings, 'Drinking' is more commonly used in early elementary lessons.
💬 Example Sentences in Stories
🤝 Words That Go Together (Collocations)
Common word combinations kids encounter in storybooks:
🎭 Fun Phrases & Idioms
📝 Word Forms & Grammar Tenses
| Singular | drinking |
| Plural | drinkings |
| Singular Possessive | drinking's |
| Plural Possessive | drinkings' |
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🌟 Similar Words (Synonyms)
⚡ Opposite Words (Antonyms)
💡 Grammar & Usage Tips
- Countable Noun: Can be used with numbers (e.g. *one drinking, two drinkings*).
- Indefinite Article: Use 'a' before 'drinking'.
- Grade Alignment: Recommended for foundational reading in Grade-3.
⚠️ Common Spelling & Sound Pitfalls
- Spelling Check: Sound out each phoneme (onset and coda) carefully when writing this word in spelling tests.
🏛️ Etymology & Word Origin
ORIGIN: Old English & Anglo-Saxon tradition
Preserved through centuries of English storytelling, children's rhymes, and schoolbook readers to describe foundational concepts in daily life.
💡 Fun Kid Trivia!
Fun Fact: Fresh fruits and vegetables gain their vibrant colors from natural antioxidants that keep growing bodies energized!
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