Cool MateRemedy
UK /["/ˈremədi/"]/US /["/ˈremədi/"]/
Definition
a way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation
In simple words: A way to fix a problem or make something better.
Examples
- The herbal remedy helped soothe her cold symptoms quickly.
- Doctors often look for the best remedy to treat persistent infections.
- Seeking a legal remedy, the plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.
- The contract breach left the parties looking for a remedy in court.
- In some cases, meditation can be a natural remedy for anxiety.
- Without a proper remedy, the damage caused by the error could be permanent.
Usage notes
Use 'remedy' when discussing solutions to problems, especially in health or legal contexts. It is less common in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
remedy + object
Memory hint
Think of 'remedy' as 'remedy the situation' — a fix for anything wrong.
Collocations
- adequate
- effective
- good
- have
- pursue
- seek
- be available
- lie in something
- remedy against
- remedy for
- remedy in
- rights and remedies
- effective
- good
- common
- dose
- take
- use
- need
- be available
- work
- remedy for
- adequate
- effective
- good
- have
- pursue
- seek
- be available
- lie in something
- remedy against
- remedy for
- remedy in
- rights and remedies
Synonyms
- solution
- redress
Antonyms
- problem
- harm
- injury
Common mistakes
- Confusing 'remedy' with 'cure' — a remedy may not fully cure something.
- Using 'remedy' incorrectly as a verb, when it's primarily a noun.
- Using 'remedy' in very informal situations where a simpler word like 'fix' could work better.