CEFR B2+ · The body / illness

pill (tablet)

/pɪl/ Headword: pill 📚 Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

A pill is a small, solid piece of medicine that you swallow whole. It is often used to treat an illness or condition.

Synonyms

tablet capsule medication lozenge

Antonyms

None available

Translations

pill (tablet) in your language

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عربي

الحبة هي قطعة صغيرة صلبة من الدواء تبتلعها كاملة.

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اردو

گولی ایک چھوٹی، ٹھوس دوا ہے جسے آپ پوری نگلتے ہیں۔

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हिंदी

गोली एक छोटी, ठोस दवा है जिसे आप पूरा निगलते हैं।

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中文

药片是一种小的、固体的药物，你需要整个吞服。

Easy Explanation

It's a small medicine you take. You swallow it with water. It helps you feel better when you are sick.

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Memory TipThink of 'pill' as a small 'ball' of medicine.

Contextual Examples

The doctor told me to take one pill (tablet) twice a day after meals.

She accidentally dropped her pill (tablet) on the floor and had to get another one.

Many people find it easier to swallow a pill (tablet) with a glass of water.

Pronunciation & Context