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UK/["/dəʊs/"]/US/["/dəʊs/"]/

Meaning of Dose

an amount of a medicine or a drug that is taken once, or regularly over a period of time

In simple words: A small amount of medicine taken at one time.

Dose in a sentence

  • The doctor prescribed a low dose of the medication to start treatment.
  • She took a double dose of vitamins this morning to boost her immune system.
  • An overdose of this drug can be very dangerous and requires immediate medical attention.
  • Each dose of the vaccine is administered with a syringe at the clinic.
  • The patient received a second dose for better efficacy.
  • A proper dose is essential to ensure the treatment works without side effects.

How to use Dose

Used primarily in medical contexts to describe the amount of medication. Less common in informal speech. Be careful using it outside of health-related conversations.

Grammar pattern

dose + of + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'dose' as 'do's' of medicine — remember the correct amount.

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Collocations with Dose

Synonyms for Dose

Opposites of Dose

Common mistakes with Dose

  • Confused with 'dose' vs 'dosage'.
  • Using 'dose' for non-medical amounts.
  • Incorrectly pluralizing 'dose' as 'doses' when referring to a specific amount.

Compare Dose with Amount, Portion

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Frequently asked questions about Dose

What does Dose mean?

A small amount of medicine taken at one time.

What is the definition of Dose?

an amount of a medicine or a drug that is taken once, or regularly over a period of time

How do you use Dose in a sentence?

The doctor prescribed a low dose of the medication to start treatment.

Can you give another example of Dose?

She took a double dose of vitamins this morning to boost her immune system.

What are synonyms for Dose?

Common alternatives include amount, portion, portioning, medication amount, medicinal dose.

What is the opposite of Dose?

Opposite meanings include absence, lack, deficiency.

What words go with Dose?

It commonly pairs with high, large, massive, get, receive, take.

What are common mistakes when using Dose?

Confused with 'dose' vs 'dosage'. Using 'dose' for non-medical amounts. Incorrectly pluralizing 'dose' as 'doses' when referring to a specific amount.

How do you pronounce Dose?

US: /["/dəʊs/"]/, UK: /["/dəʊs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Dose?

Used primarily in medical contexts to describe the amount of medication. Less common in informal speech. Be careful using it outside of health-related conversations.

What CEFR level is Dose?

"Dose" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.