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Medications

🇬🇧 UK //ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃənz// 🇺🇸 US //ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃənz//

Meaning of Medications

Drugs used to diagnose, treat, or prevent diseases.

In simple words: Medicines used to treat illnesses or conditions.

Medications in a sentence

• The doctor prescribed new medications for my condition.
• Many medications can cause side effects if not taken properly.
• I need to refill my medications before the weekend.
• Some medications require a doctor's approval.
• Children often need different medications than adults.
• It's important to understand the purpose of your medications.
• Patients should always follow the instructions for their medications.
• There are over-the-counter medications available for minor illnesses.

How to use Medications

Commonly used in both written and spoken English. Suitable for medical contexts, not informal conversations.

Grammar pattern

use + medications

Memory hint

Think of 'meds on action' - medications help you take action against illness.

Related words

Collocations with Medications

• take medications
• prescribe medications
• refill medications
• side effects of medications
• over-the-counter medications

Synonyms for Medications

• drugs
• prescriptions
• treatments
• pharmaceuticals
• therapeutics

Opposites of Medications

• poisons
• toxins

Common mistakes with Medications

• Confusing 'medications' with 'medicine' - medications refers to multiple types or doses.
• Using 'medications' in singular form - it is always plural.
• Not specifying the type of medications when relevant.

Frequently asked questions about Medications

What does Medications mean?

Medicines used to treat illnesses or conditions.

What is the definition of Medications?

Drugs used to diagnose, treat, or prevent diseases.

How do you use Medications in a sentence?

The doctor prescribed new medications for my condition.

Can you give another example of Medications?

Many medications can cause side effects if not taken properly.

What are synonyms for Medications?

Common alternatives include drugs, prescriptions, treatments, pharmaceuticals, therapeutics.

What is the opposite of Medications?

Opposite meanings include poisons, toxins.

What words go with Medications?

It commonly pairs with take medications, prescribe medications, refill medications, side effects of medications, over-the-counter medications.

What are common mistakes when using Medications?

Confusing 'medications' with 'medicine' - medications refers to multiple types or doses. Using 'medications' in singular form - it is always plural. Not specifying the type of medications when relevant.

How do you pronounce Medications?

US: //ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃənz//, UK: //ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃənz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Medications?

Commonly used in both written and spoken English. Suitable for medical contexts, not informal conversations.