imbibing
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪmˈbaɪbɪŋ/
KK: /ɪmˈbaɪbɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The action of drinking or absorbing a liquid, especially alcohol.
Example
The imbibing of water is essential for staying hydrated.
Conversation
I really enjoyed imbibing that new herbal tea yesterday.
Oh, what flavor was it?
It was chamomile, perfect for relaxation and imbibing after a long day.
That sounds lovely! I need to try it sometime.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
drinking
consumption
ingestion
Antonyms
abstinence
fasting
refusal
verb
Definition
To drink or absorb a liquid, often used in a more formal or literary context.
Example
He was imbibing a refreshing drink on the hot summer day.
Tense Forms
Past: imbibed
Past Participle: imbibed
Conversation
I really enjoyed imbibing that new tea blend yesterday.
Oh, which one was it?
It was a fruity herbal one, perfect for relaxing.
Root Explanation
Imbibing → It is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "bibere" (meaning to drink). The word "imbibing" means to drink in or absorb, often used in the context of taking in knowledge or ideas as well as liquids.
Memory Tip
Think of 'drinking in' ('bibere') something deeply, as 'in-' means into. This helps you remember that imbibing means to absorb or take in.
Visually Confused Words
unimbibing
ribbing