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Pills

🇬🇧 UK //pɪlz// 🇺🇸 US //pɪlz//

Meaning of Pills

Small, often round or oval tablets taken to treat health issues.

In simple words: Small, round medicine you swallow.

Pills in a sentence

• He takes his pills every morning with breakfast.
• The doctor prescribed some pills for his allergies.
• She bought over-the-counter pills for her headache.
• Always read the label on your pills before taking them.
• He was nervous about taking the new pills.
• Some vitamins come in pills that dissolve quickly.

How to use Pills

Use 'pills' to refer to medicine in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using in overly casual settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'pills' as small, powerful helpers for your health.

Related words

Collocations with Pills

• take pills
• prescribe pills
• over-the-counter pills
• birth control pills
• pain relief pills

Synonyms for Pills

• tablets
• capsules
• medication
• drugs
• remedies

Opposites of Pills

• liquids
• powders

Common mistakes with Pills

• Confused with 'capsule' - both are types of medicine, but pills are usually tablets.
• May say 'take a pill' instead of 'take pills' if referring to multiple.
• Using 'pills' in singular when talking about one.

Frequently asked questions about Pills

What does Pills mean?

Small, round medicine you swallow.

What is the definition of Pills?

Small, often round or oval tablets taken to treat health issues.

How do you use Pills in a sentence?

He takes his pills every morning with breakfast.

Can you give another example of Pills?

The doctor prescribed some pills for his allergies.

What are synonyms for Pills?

Common alternatives include tablets, capsules, medication, drugs, remedies.

What is the opposite of Pills?

Opposite meanings include liquids, powders.

What words go with Pills?

It commonly pairs with take pills, prescribe pills, over-the-counter pills, birth control pills, pain relief pills.

What are common mistakes when using Pills?

Confused with 'capsule' - both are types of medicine, but pills are usually tablets. May say 'take a pill' instead of 'take pills' if referring to multiple. Using 'pills' in singular when talking about one.

How do you pronounce Pills?

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

When should I use Pills?

Use 'pills' to refer to medicine in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using in overly casual settings.