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sip

/sɪp/

verb

Meaning

  • To ooze or pass slowly through pores or other small openings, and in overly small quantities; said of liquids, etc.

    "The water steadily seeped in through the thirl."

  • To enter or penetrate slowly; to spread or diffuse.

    "Fear began to seep into the local community over the contamination of their fishpond."

  • To diminish or wane away slowly.

    "The resistance movement against the invaders had slowly seeped away."

Synonyms

leak

noun

Meaning

  • A small mouthful of drink

verb

Meaning

  • To drink slowly, small mouthfuls at a time.

  • To drink a small quantity.

  • To taste the liquor of; to drink out of.

  • To consume slowly — in contrast to faster consumption, in contrast to zero consumption

Synonyms

nurse