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Vitamins

🇬🇧 UK //ˈvaɪtəmɪnz// 🇺🇸 US //ˈvaɪtəmɪnz//

Meaning of Vitamins

Organic substances that are essential for normal growth and nutrition.

In simple words: Substances in food that help your body stay healthy.

Vitamins in a sentence

• Children need vitamins for proper growth.
• Too much of some vitamins can be harmful to your health.
• Many fruits and vegetables are excellent sources of vitamins.
• Doctors often recommend vitamins to boost the immune system.
• Vitamin D is important for bone health, especially in winter.
• You might consider taking vitamins if your diet is lacking.
• Some people prefer natural vitamins over synthetic ones.

How to use Vitamins

Used in both spoken and written English when discussing nutrition and health. Avoid casual contexts when discussing serious health issues.

Grammar pattern

countable noun

Memory hint

Think of 'Vital' + 'min' = essential for a healthy life.

Related words

Collocations with Vitamins

• take vitamins
• vitamin deficiency
• vitamin supplements
• vitamin-rich foods
• fat-soluble vitamins

Synonyms for Vitamins

• nutrients
• supplements
• minerals
• micro-nutrients
• health boosters

Opposites of Vitamins

• toxins
• poisons

Common mistakes with Vitamins

• Using 'vitamin' as a mass noun instead of 'vitamins'.
• Confusing the different types of vitamins (A, B, C, etc.) with other nutrients.
• Overgeneralizing the benefits without scientific backing.

Frequently asked questions about Vitamins

What does Vitamins mean?

Substances in food that help your body stay healthy.

What is the definition of Vitamins?

Organic substances that are essential for normal growth and nutrition.

How do you use Vitamins in a sentence?

Children need vitamins for proper growth.

Can you give another example of Vitamins?

Too much of some vitamins can be harmful to your health.

What are synonyms for Vitamins?

Common alternatives include nutrients, supplements, minerals, micro-nutrients, health boosters.

What is the opposite of Vitamins?

Opposite meanings include toxins, poisons.

What words go with Vitamins?

It commonly pairs with take vitamins, vitamin deficiency, vitamin supplements, vitamin-rich foods, fat-soluble vitamins.

What are common mistakes when using Vitamins?

Using 'vitamin' as a mass noun instead of 'vitamins'. Confusing the different types of vitamins (A, B, C, etc.) with other nutrients. Overgeneralizing the benefits without scientific backing.

How do you pronounce Vitamins?

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

When should I use Vitamins?

Used in both spoken and written English when discussing nutrition and health. Avoid casual contexts when discussing serious health issues.