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Hungover - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

hungover

/ˈhʌŋˌoʊvɚ/ /ˈhʌŋˌəʊvə/

Definition:

Suffering from the aftereffects of excessive alcohol consumption, such as headache or nausea.

Synonyms:

hungover, suffering, bleary-eyed, groggy

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

sober, refreshed

Common Collocations:

feel hungover, wake up hungover, terribly hungover, slightly hungover

Derivatives:

hangover (noun), hungoverness (rare)

Usage Tips:

Use "hungover" to describe someone experiencing symptoms after drinking too much alcohol the night before.

Common Phrases:

nursing a hangover, hungover as a dog, feeling rough

Etymology:

Derived from "hang over," meaning to remain from a previous state, first recorded in 1904 for alcohol-related effects.

Examples:

  • 1. She woke up feeling terribly hungover after the party last night.
  • 2. He was too hungover to go to work this morning.
  • 3. Drinking water helps when you're hungover and dehydrated.
  • 4. They looked pale and hungover at breakfast the next day.

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