Sober and Soused

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Sober adjective - Not having one's mind affected by alcohol.

Usage example: it's important to stay sober if you're going to be driving a car

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Soused is an antonym for sober.

Nearby Words: soberly, soberness, sobering, sobered

Soused adjective - Being under the influence of alcohol.

Usage example: he stumbled off to bed, completely soused as usual

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Sober is an antonym for soused in drunk topic.

Nearby Words: souse, sousing

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