dose
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
A measured amount of medicine taken at one time.
Usage notes
Also used loosely outside medicine, as in "a dose of reality."
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The label said to take one _____ every eight hours."
Answer: dose
In your own words, what does "dose" mean?
A measured amount of medicine taken at one time.
Learn next at A1
- doubt A feeling of not being sure whether something is true, correct, or wis...
- dough A soft, thick mixture of flour and liquid, used to make bread, pastry,...
- dove A small bird, usually white or gray, often used as a symbol of peace.
- down Toward a lower place.
- download To copy a file or piece of data from the internet onto your own device...
- downstairs On or toward a lower floor of a building.