The verb to drink · Conjugation
Past Simple of drink
The answer: drank
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to drink is drank.
Example: I drank a glass of water.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | drank |
| You | drank |
| He / She / It | drank |
| We | drank |
| You (pl.) | drank |
| They | drank |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. Drank (Past Simple) or drunk (past participle)?
I drank some water yesterday. ✓ I have drunk some water. ✓ Never mix the two: no have with drank.
2. Drinked ❌
Drink is irregular. Its Past Simple is drank, never drinked.
3. She drunk tea ❌
Drunk is not the Past Simple. Alone, with no have, use drank: She drank tea. With have or has, use drunk: She has drunk her tea.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of drink?+
The Past Simple of drink is drank (said /dræŋk/). The past participle is drunk, which is different.
What is the difference between drank and drunk?+
Drank is the Past Simple: I drank my tea. Drunk is the past participle: I have drunk my tea.
Is drinked a word?+
No. Drink is irregular. Its Past Simple is drank, never drinked. Three forms: drink → drank → drunk.
How do you make drink negative in the past?+
Use didn't + drink: I didn't drink coffee. After didn't, the verb stays in its base form (drink, not drank).
Is it I have drank or I have drunk?+
Say I have drunk. After have or has, use the past participle drunk: She has drunk all the milk. I have drank is a very common mistake.
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