sober in English: Not drunk; having had no alcohol. It can also mean serious and calm. (adjective)

Translation

Not drunk; having had no alcohol. It can also mean serious and calm.

Word origin

From Latin sobrius, meaning not drunk, the direct opposite of ebrius, drunk.

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Here it means he has drunk no alcohol at all in that time.

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"Stay sober" means drink no alcohol during the evening.

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Here it means serious and calm.

drink

To take water or another liquid into your mouth and swallow it.

alcohol

Drinks like beer and wine that can make you drunk, or the substance in them.

serious

Important and needing careful thought, not silly or funny.

clear

Easy to see, hear, or understand; with nothing in the way.

calm

Quiet and relaxed; not angry, worried, or excited.

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