drink water
/drɪŋk ˈwɔːtər/
Meaning
This phrase means to consume water to stay hydrated. It is a fundamental daily activity and is frequently used in conversations about health, fitness, or simple physical needs.
Examples
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You should drink water after running to stay hydrated.
You should drink water after running to stay hydrated.
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I always drink water with my meals.
I always drink water with my meals.
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It is important to drink water when the weather is hot.
It is important to drink water when the weather is hot.
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I need to drink water because my throat is dry.
I need to drink water because my throat is dry.
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He prefers to drink water rather than sweet juice.
He prefers to drink water rather than sweet juice.
Common Mistakes
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✗ drink a water
✓ drink water
'Water' is an uncountable noun, so we do not use the indefinite article 'a' directly before it unless specifying a bottle or glass.
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✗ take water
✓ drink water
In English, we 'drink' liquids, whereas 'take' is usually used for medicine, pills, or coffee/tea in specific contexts.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Remember to ___ after your workout.
💡 hydrate yourself
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drink water
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I am so thirsty, I need to ___.
💡 consume some H2O
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drink water