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Pill

🇬🇧 UK /["/pɪl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/pɪl/"]/

Meaning of Pill

a small flat round piece of medicine that you swallow whole, without biting it

In simple words: A small round object that you swallow to get medicine.

Pill in a sentence

• a vitamin pill
• Take three pills daily after meals.
• **pill-popping** *(= the act of taking too many pills or using illegal drugs)*
• The doctor prescribed her some pills to help her sleep.
• I was on various pills for my heart condition.
• the contraceptive pill
• to be/go on the pill
• Her doctor put her on the pill at 16.
• The election defeat was a bitter pill for the party to swallow.

How to use Pill

Used in everyday conversation when discussing medication. Not suitable for formal writing. Avoid using in contexts where illegal drugs are the focus.

Grammar pattern

take + pill

Memory hint

Think of 'pill' like a 'chill' for your sickness—both have the 'ill' sound.

Related words

Collocations with Pill

• diet
• sleeping
• vitamin
• bottle
• pop
• swallow
• take
• birth-control
• contraceptive
• abortion
• be on
• go on
• use

Synonyms for Pill

• tablet
• capsule
• medication
• medicine
• dose

Opposites of Pill

• cure
• remedy

Common mistakes with Pill

• Confused with 'tablet' which can refer to a larger form of medication.
• Misusing 'pill' in contexts related to food or non-medical substances.
• Mixing up singular and plural forms, saying 'pills' when referring to one.

Frequently asked questions about Pill

What does Pill mean?

A small round object that you swallow to get medicine.

What is the definition of Pill?

a small flat round piece of medicine that you swallow whole, without biting it

How do you use Pill in a sentence?

a vitamin pill

Can you give another example of Pill?

Take three pills daily after meals.

What are synonyms for Pill?

Common alternatives include tablet, capsule, medication, medicine, dose.

What is the opposite of Pill?

Opposite meanings include cure, remedy.

What words go with Pill?

It commonly pairs with diet, sleeping, vitamin, bottle, pop, swallow, take, birth-control, contraceptive, abortion, be on, go on, use.

What are common mistakes when using Pill?

Confused with 'tablet' which can refer to a larger form of medication. Misusing 'pill' in contexts related to food or non-medical substances. Mixing up singular and plural forms, saying 'pills' when referring to one.

How do you pronounce Pill?

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

When should I use Pill?

Used in everyday conversation when discussing medication. Not suitable for formal writing. Avoid using in contexts where illegal drugs are the focus.

What CEFR level is Pill?

"Pill" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.