Definitions
- Referring to a large gulp or swallow of a drink. - Talking about a beer or other alcoholic beverage served from a tap or cask. - Describing a current of air flowing through an open window or door.
- Describing a small amount of liquid taken into the mouth at one time. - Talking about drinking slowly and in small amounts. - Referring to a polite and restrained way of drinking, often in formal settings.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve drinking liquids.
- 2Both can be used to describe the manner in which a drink is consumed.
- 3Both can be used to describe the amount of liquid consumed.
- 4Both can be used in formal and informal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Amount: Draught refers to a larger amount of liquid than sip.
- 2Speed: Draught implies a quicker and more forceful way of drinking than sip.
- 3Formality: Sip is often associated with a more formal and polite way of drinking, while draught can be more casual.
- 4Intensity: Draught can also refer to a current of air, while sip is only used to describe drinking.
- 5Connotation: Sip has a more delicate and refined connotation, while draught can have a more robust and hearty connotation.
Remember this!
Draught and sip are both verbs that describe the act of drinking, but they differ in the amount, speed, and formality of the drinking. Draught implies a larger amount of liquid consumed quickly and can also refer to a current of air. Sip, on the other hand, refers to a small amount of liquid consumed slowly and is often associated with a more formal and polite way of drinking.
