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pill

/pɪl/noun

A small rounded piece of medicine made to be swallowed easily.

Example sentences

  • “He takes a pill for his blood pressure every morning.”
  • “Take one pill with a glass of water after each meal.”

Appears in the idiom 'a bitter pill to swallow', an unpleasant fact you must accept. 'Take a pill' is the usual verb.

Synonyms for pill

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