juice
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dʒuːs/
KK: /dʒus/
intransitive verb
Definition
To drink alcohol in large amounts, often to the point of intoxication.
Example
After a long week, he decided to juice with his friends at the bar.
Tense Forms
Past: juiced
Past Participle: juiced
Conversation
Did you see Mark last night? He really knows how to juice it up at the bar.
Yeah, I heard he was having a wild time!
I don't think I've ever seen him juice like that before.
He definitely went overboard this time!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
imbibe
quaff
guzzle
Antonyms
sober
abstain
refuse
noun
Definition
A liquid that comes from fruits, vegetables, or other plants, often consumed as a drink.
Example
I like to drink orange juice in the morning.
Conversation
What do you think about making some fresh juice for breakfast?
That sounds great! I love starting my day with something healthy.
I was thinking of using oranges and maybe some apples for sweetness.
transitive verb
Definition
To extract the liquid from fruits or vegetables, usually for drinking.
Example
She decided to juice some oranges for breakfast.
Tense Forms
Past: juiced
Past Participle: juiced
Conversation
Have you ever tried to juice fresh oranges at home?
No, I haven't, but it sounds fun!
It's really easy; you just need a good juicer to juice them properly.
Root Explanation
Juice → The word 'juice' originates from Old French 'jus', meaning broth or juice, which in turn comes from Latin 'jus' (meaning broth or sauce). The term refers to the liquid extracted from fruits or vegetables, emphasizing its essence or fluid nature.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old French word 'jus' meaning broth — this helps you remember that 'juice' is the liquid extracted from fruits or vegetables.
Visually Confused Words
justice
judices
unice
jutic
julie