Gulp and Sip

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Gulp noun - The portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time.

Usage example: took a big gulp of water

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Sip is a synonym for gulp. In some cases you can use "Sip" instead the word "Gulp" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: gulped, gulping

Sip verb - To swallow in liquid form.

Usage example: slowly sipping the hot soup

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Gulp is a synonym for sip. You can use "Gulp" instead the word "Sip" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: sipped, sipping

Harry takes a single gulp of water from his bottle, knowing that one gulp won't be enough, and then Thomas knocks it out of his hand before he can take another sip.

Source: Friendly Neighborhood Vampire
Tyria bemusedly comments that "You're supposed to sip it a little slower", not drain your glass in one gulp.

Source: Fanfic / A Good Compromise
Yamada convinces herself that since they're both girls it isn't a big deal, but once she's taken a sip Kase takes the bottle and puts her mouth right over it in a huge gulp and gives Yamada a deliberate glance.

Source: Manga / Kase-san

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