dose — a quantity of medicine or drug taken or recommended to be taken at a particular time
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a quantity of medicine or drug taken or recommended to be taken at a particular time
Pronunciation (IPA): /doʊs/
Example Sentences
- The doctor said I need a daily dose of vitamin D and a weekly dose of exercise.
- My mom gives me a dose of life advice every time I call home.
- After failing the test, he got a heavy dose of his own medicine - humility.
dose
NOUN[/doʊs/]
a quantity of medicine or drug taken or recommended to be taken at a particular time
The nurse carefully measures the exact dose of medicine for the child.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek dosis, meaning 'something given,' which originated from the verb didonai, meaning 'to give.' It originally referred to a measured quantity given or administered, particularly in medical contexts.
Breakdown
Greek didonai (to give) → dosis (something given) → Latin dosis → English dose
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The doctor said I need a daily dose of vitamin D and a weekly dose of exercise.”
“My mom gives me a dose of life advice every time I call home.”
“After failing the test, he got a heavy dose of his own medicine - humility.”
“The recommended dose is two tablets twice a day with meals.”
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