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Overdose

🇬🇧 UK //ˈəʊvədəʊs// 🇺🇸 US //ˈoʊvərˌdoʊs//

Meaning of Overdose

Taking a dangerous amount of a drug or medication.

In simple words: Taking too much of a drug, causing harm.

Overdose in a sentence

• He was rushed to the hospital after an opioid overdose.
• The news reported an increase in alcohol overdose cases among teenagers.
• It's crucial to understand the signs of a potential overdose.
• Many treatments focus on preventing drug overdose.
• She survived a prescription pill overdose last year.

How to use Overdose

Typically used in medical or drug-related contexts. Avoid using casually; it's a serious issue. Suitable in news articles, discussions on health, and legal contexts.

Grammar pattern

overdose + object

Memory hint

Think of 'over' as too much and 'dose' as a medicine dose.

Related words

Collocations with Overdose

• drug overdose
• overdose symptoms
• overdose incident
• heroin overdose
• alcohol overdose

Synonyms for Overdose

• toxic reaction
• drug overdose
• poisoning
• excess
• overindulgence

Common mistakes with Overdose

• Confusing with 'overdose' as a verb and noun.
• Using 'overdoze' instead of 'overdose'.
• Not recognizing the severity of the term.

Frequently asked questions about Overdose

What does Overdose mean?

Taking too much of a drug, causing harm.

What is the definition of Overdose?

Taking a dangerous amount of a drug or medication.

How do you use Overdose in a sentence?

He was rushed to the hospital after an opioid overdose.

Can you give another example of Overdose?

The news reported an increase in alcohol overdose cases among teenagers.

What are synonyms for Overdose?

Common alternatives include toxic reaction, drug overdose, poisoning, excess, overindulgence.

What words go with Overdose?

It commonly pairs with drug overdose, overdose symptoms, overdose incident, heroin overdose, alcohol overdose.

What are common mistakes when using Overdose?

Confusing with 'overdose' as a verb and noun. Using 'overdoze' instead of 'overdose'. Not recognizing the severity of the term.

How do you pronounce Overdose?

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

When should I use Overdose?

Typically used in medical or drug-related contexts. Avoid using casually; it's a serious issue. Suitable in news articles, discussions on health, and legal contexts.