Meaning & Definition of word "Sake"
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Sake
/seɪk/
noun:
- 1. The purpose of achieving something; for the benefit of someone.
- Example: She did it for her child's sake, wanting to provide a better life.
- 2. An expression used to indicate a reason or purpose, often used with the phrase 'for the sake of'.
- Example: For the sake of argument, let's assume your point is valid.
- 3. A Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice.
- Example: They celebrated the occasion with a bottle of sake.
Etymology
Origin unknown; possibly from Old English 'saca' meaning 'cause' or 'reason'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
for the sake of:
For the purpose of; in the interest of.
for heaven's sake:
Used to express exasperation or urgency.
sake of argument:
For the purpose of discussion.
Related Words
sacrifice:
To give up something valued for the sake of something else.
benefit:
An advantage or profit gained from something.
Slang Meanings of sake
Meaning: Used as an exclamation to emphasize a point.
Example Sentence: For Pete's sake, why did you do that?
Meaning: Referring to the alcoholic drink in a casual context.
Example Sentence: Let’s grab some sake before the show.