medicine


Definition: Meaning of, medicine in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmɛds(ə)n;ˈmɛdɪsɪn /

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medicine medicines
  1. [uncountable and countable] a substance used for treating illness, especially a liquid you drink
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  2. [uncountable] the treatment and study of illnesses and injuries
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  3. the best medicine the best way of making you feel better when you are sad
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  4. give someone a dose/taste of their own medicine to treat someone as badly as they have treated you
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  5. take your medicine (like a man) to accept an unpleasant situation or a punishment that you deserve, without complaining
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