Cool MateClinic
UK /["/ˈklɪnɪk/"]/US /["/ˈklɪnɪk/"]/
Definition
a building or part of a hospital where people can go for special medical treatment or advice
In simple words: A place where people go to get medical treatment.
Examples
- I visited the clinic to get a check-up.
- The clinic specializes in treating skin conditions.
- She enrolled in a language clinic to improve her speaking skills.
- The animal clinic was busy with pets and their owners.
- After the workshop, we had a clinic on effective teaching methods.
Usage notes
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It is appropriate for referring to small medical facilities, but not suitable for larger hospitals. Avoid using it when speaking about specialized medical centers unless specifically indicated.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a clinic as a 'clean lick' — a fresh start for your health.
Collocations
- hospital
- health
- medical
- attend
- go to
- visit
- specialize in something
- offer
- provide
- doctor
- nurse
- staff
- at a/the clinic
- in a/the clinic
- clinic for
- hospital
- health
- medical
- attend
- go to
- visit
- specialize in something
- offer
- provide
- doctor
- nurse
- staff
- at a/the clinic
- in a/the clinic
- clinic for
- hospital
- health
- medical
- attend
- go to
- visit
- specialize in something
- offer
- provide
- doctor
- nurse
- staff
- at a/the clinic
- in a/the clinic
- clinic for
- hospital
- health
- medical
- attend
- go to
- visit
- specialize in something
- offer
- provide
- doctor
- nurse
- staff
- at a/the clinic
- in a/the clinic
- clinic for
- hospital
- health
- medical
- attend
- go to
- visit
- specialize in something
- offer
- provide
- doctor
- nurse
- staff
- at a/the clinic
- in a/the clinic
- clinic for
Synonyms
- medical office
- health center
- outpatient clinic
- health facility
Antonyms
- hospital
- emergency room
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'clinical' which refers to medical treatment rather than the place.
- 'Clinic' can be mistakenly used to refer to any medical facility; it specifically refers to outpatient services.