sip
/sɪp/
Dictionary
verb
- 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
- A small mouthful of drink
verb
- 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
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