Synonyms. 1  measure the weight of. 2  put someone or something on the scales. 3  measure how heavy someone or something is.
Some of the commonly used alcoholic beverages include: Wines â these are usually made from grapes or other fruits such as peaches, plums or apricots. These fruits undergo a period of fermentation and ageing. They usually have an alcohol content ranging between 40 to 50 percent.
A standard drink is any drink that contains approximately 10 grams of alcohol. Use the label on the bottle, can or cask to find out how many standard drinks are inside the container. The following is a quick guide* to converting drinks to standard drinks.