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Drunk vs. Drank vs. Drunken

drunk
Definition

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

Examples

drunk with excitement

drank
Definition

took in liquids (past of 'drink')

Examples

The children drank soda at the party.

drunken
Definition

given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol

Examples

a drunken binge

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