under the influence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. While intoxicated or inebriated, in any degree from mildly impaired to stupefied, by a mind-altering substance, typically alcohol; thus, especially, drunk.
adj
  1. Intoxicated or inebriated, in any degree from mildly impaired to stupefied, by a mind-altering substance, typically alcohol; thus, especially, drunk.

Pronunciation

En-au-under the influence.ogg

Word forms

under the influence more under the influence most under the influence

Etymology

Elliptical, since the agent (any intoxicating substance) is implicit because it is understood in context.

Related words

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