cure — a medicine or treatment that makes someone healthy again
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a medicine or treatment that makes someone healthy again
Pronunciation (IPA): /kjʊr/
Example Sentences
- Time is often the best cure for a broken heart.
- My grandmother's chicken soup can cure any cold - or so she claims!
- The only cure for my Monday blues is a strong cup of coffee.
cure
NOUN[/kjʊr/]
a medicine or treatment that makes someone healthy again
The doctor finally found a cure for the rare disease.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'curare' meaning 'to care for' or 'to heal.' The word entered English through Old French 'cure' during the Middle English period.
Breakdown
Latin root 'cur-' (care, heal) + suffix '-e' (infinitive ending) = cure
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📝Examples
“Time is often the best cure for a broken heart.”
“My grandmother's chicken soup can cure any cold - or so she claims!”
“The only cure for my Monday blues is a strong cup of coffee.”
“Exercise and healthy eating can help cure many lifestyle diseases.”
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