dose

[doʊs]

dose Definition

• 1. a quantity of a medicine or drug taken or recommended to be taken at a particular time
• 2. a small amount of something that has a strong effect, especially something unpleasant

Using dose: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dose" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The doctor prescribed a dose of antibiotics.

• Example

  I took a dose of painkillers for my headache.

• Example

  A dose of reality is what he needs right now.

• Example

  The movie was a heavy dose of violence and gore.

dose Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dose

• amount
• measure
• portion
• quantity

Phrases with dose

• double dose

  twice the usual amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time

  Example

  He accidentally took a double dose of his medication.

• lethal dose

  the amount of a substance that can cause death

  Example

  The lethal dose of this poison is very small.

• booster dose

  an additional dose of a vaccine given after the initial dose to increase immunity

  Example

  Children need a booster dose of the MMR vaccine before starting school.

Origins of dose

from Middle English 'dosis', from Latin 'dosis', meaning 'a giving'

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Summary: dose in Brief

The term 'dose' [doʊs] refers to a quantity of medicine or drug taken at a particular time, or a small amount of something that has a strong effect. Examples include 'The doctor prescribed a dose of antibiotics,' and 'The movie was a heavy dose of violence and gore.' Phrases include 'double dose,' 'lethal dose,' and 'booster dose.'