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I AM DRUNK vs I WAS DRUNK

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I am drunk' is used to describe the current state of being intoxicated, while 'I was drunk' is used to talk about a past state of being intoxicated. The choice between the two depends on whether you are referring to your current or past state of intoxication.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 896 views

I AM DRUNK

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe the current state of being intoxicated.

This phrase is used to express that you are currently intoxicated. It is a present tense construction.

Examples:

I am drunk, so I can't drive home.
Please take care of him, he is drunk.
She is drunk and needs help getting home.

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If I am drunk, it's on a much rarer spirit... you.
I am drunk, and I haven't slept in weeks.
I am drunk as a pumpkin!
I am drunk with power!
I am drunk or I wouldn't be talking to you.
If I am drunk, it's on a much rarer spirit... you.
they believe that I am drunk But someone is the I have to explain.
I am drunk with the smell of cimbrului land and jnepe of. Lie on the ground and you feel like a comfort.
We must all extend a fraternal hand, and Italy will yet become the first nation of the world... I am drunk with joy!
I am drunk with the smell of cimbrului land and jnepe of. Lie on the ground and you feel like a comfort. Clouds remain slowly behind. The mountains round about tac. The wind blows gently, In addition to the ears.
Yes, I am drunk.
Also, I am drunk.
I am drunk. I'm sorry.
I am drunk, sir.
I am drunk on the power.
"I am drunk, and how do I get back to Kappa Tau before I pass out" tour, does anyone have any questions?
You must not think then that I am drunk.
Do not think, gentlemen, I am drunk.
Auntie, I believe I am drunk.
Do not think, gentlemen, I am drunk.

Alternatives:

I am intoxicated
I have been drinking
I have had too much to drink
I am under the influence
I am tipsy

I WAS DRUNK

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe a past state of being intoxicated.

This phrase is used to talk about a past state of being intoxicated. It is a past tense construction.

Examples:

Last night, I was drunk at the party.
He was drunk when he made that decision.
She was drunk and couldn't remember what happened.

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I was drunk and you resembled someone else.
I was drunk last night. I drunk-dialed.
I was drunk that night, and I got lost.
I... I was drunk most of the time.
I forgot. I was drunk.
I know that I was drunk last night, but I don't remember seeing a dog.
No, I was drunk and tired.
You took advantage of me when I was drunk.
I told you I was drunk.
At least in my other interventions I was drunk.
I was drunk. Shocked. Confused.
I was drunk, he had to prove myself.
I was drunk when I showed up.
I already told you I was drunk.
Good, because I lied. I was drunk.
Means I was drunk when I got here.
-But I was drunk on you.
I must have carried this home when I was drunk last night.
I was drunk in the park and he took pictures.
The people I've killed badly because I was drunk.

Alternatives:

I had been drinking
I had too much to drink
I was under the influence
I was tipsy
I was intoxicated

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