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1) a tall drinking cup (of plastic), usually without a handle (beaker)

2) a social occasion of drinking and eating too much (binge)

3) (an) entertainment (songs, dancing etc) provided in a restaurant etc while guests are dining or drinking (cabaret)

4) (any) liquid for drinking (drink)

5) to be / become affected by drinking alcoholic liquor (drunk)

6) in the habit of drinking; often drunk; caused by drinking (drunken)

7) an unpleasant feeling after a period of drinking alcohol (hangover)

8) a drinking vessel with a handle, for use without a saucer; a foolish person; to attack (a person) violently and rob, e.g. in a dark street (mug)

9) a comfortable room for social use (e.g. drinking alcohol) in a pub, hotel, ship etc (saloon)

10) of the senses and not the mind; enjoying, of, physical pleasures such as eating and drinking and sex (sensual)

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Meaning:
consumption

the process of consuming food, energy, materials etc or the quantity consumed

devouring; use

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