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antidote

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈæntɪdoʊt/ · UK /ˈæntɪdəʊt/

antidote means: A medicine or other substance that stops or reduces the harmful effects of poison.

noun

POISON TREATMENTB2

A medicine or other substance that stops or reduces the harmful effects of poison.

  • The doctor gave her an antidote.
  • Is there an antidote for this poison?
  • The hospital keeps antidotes for several types of snake venom.

How to use it: an antidote to something (Doctors gave him an antidote to the poison.); an antidote for something (They urgently needed an antidote for the snake venom.)

Similar words: mithridatic, alexipharmic, alexipharmac, alexipharmacum

Common phrases: an antidote to poison, give an antidote, an effective antidote

COUNTERING HARMC1

Something that prevents or reduces an unpleasant feeling, problem, or harmful effect.

  • Laughter is an antidote to sadness.
  • The trip provided a welcome antidote to our boring routine.
  • Reliable information can be an antidote to fear.

How to use it: an antidote to something (A walk outside is a useful antidote to stress.)

Similar words: remedy, cure, countermeasure

Common phrases: antidote to boredom, antidote to stress, a welcome antidote

Questions about antidote

What does antidote mean?

A medicine or other substance that stops or reduces the harmful effects of poison.

What is antidote in other languages?

Türkçe: panzehir · Español: antídoto · Français: antidote · Deutsch: Gegengift · Italiano: antidoto · 日本語: 解毒剤

How do you pronounce antidote?

In American English /ˈæntɪdoʊt/; in British English /ˈæntɪdəʊt/.

How do you use antidote in a sentence?

The doctor gave her an antidote. Is there an antidote for this poison?

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