What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
overdosage
Example
The patient experienced overdosage due to taking more than the prescribed amount of medication. [overdosage: noun]
Example
Overdosage of alcohol can lead to serious health problems. [overdosage: noun]
overdose
Example
The patient was rushed to the hospital after experiencing an overdose of painkillers. [overdose: noun]
Example
She accidentally overdosed on sleeping pills and had to be hospitalized. [overdosed: past tense verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Overdose is more commonly used than overdosage in everyday language, especially in the context of drug abuse and medical emergencies.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between overdosage and overdose?
Both overdosage and overdose are formal terms used in medical contexts, but overdose is more commonly used in both formal and informal situations.
