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CEFR A1 · Describing people
doctor
/ˈdɒktər/ 📚 Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
Synonyms & Antonyms
A doctor is a person who is trained to practice medicine and examine sick people, diagnose illnesses, and prescribe treatment.
Synonyms
physician
medical practitioner
GP
Antonyms
patient
nurse (different role)
teacher
Translations
doctor in your language
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عربي
الطبيب هو شخص يعالج المرضى.
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اردو
ایک ڈاکٹر وہ شخص ہوتا ہے جو بیمار لوگوں کا علاج کرتا ہے۔
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हिंदी
एक डॉक्टर वह व्यक्ति होता है जो बीमार लोगों का इलाज करता है।
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中文
医生是治疗病人的人。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
A doctor helps sick people. They find out what is wrong. They tell you how to get better.
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Memory TipRemember 'doc' as in 'document' or 'documentary' – doctors keep records.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
My mother went to see a doctor (medical professional) because she had a bad cough.
The doctor (physician) gave me some medicine for my fever.
If you feel sick, you should call your doctor (health expert) right away.
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