cure Definition
- 1relieve (a person or animal) of the symptoms of a disease or condition
- 2a substance or treatment that cures a disease or condition
Using cure: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cure" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The new drug cured his illness.
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There is no known cure for the common cold.
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The surgery cured her of her chronic pain.
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A good night's sleep can cure many ailments.
cure Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using cure
Example
After a night of heavy drinking, he had a beer in the morning as the hair of the dog that bit him.
experience the same unpleasant situation that one has caused for others
Example
After years of being a strict boss, he finally had to take a dose of his own medicine when he got a new boss who was even stricter.
it is better to prevent a problem from happening than to fix it after it has happened
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She always wears sunscreen when she goes outside because she knows that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Phrases with cure
a remedy or treatment for a disease or ailment that can be prepared or administered at home
Example
Her grandmother's home cure for a sore throat was a mixture of honey and lemon.
cure-all
a remedy or solution that is believed to cure all ailments or problems
Example
Some people believe that drinking apple cider vinegar is a cure-all for various health issues.
a remedy or treatment that is believed to be able to cure a disease or condition miraculously
Example
The advertisement claimed that their product was a miracle cure for baldness.
Origins of cure
from Old French 'curer', meaning 'to take care of'
Summary: cure in Brief
The term 'cure' [kyoor] refers to relieving symptoms of a disease or condition, or a substance or treatment that does so. It can range from medical treatments like drugs and surgeries to home remedies like honey and lemon. Idioms like 'the hair of the dog (that bit you)' and 'take a dose of your own medicine' use 'cure' metaphorically. The phrase 'an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure' means it is better to prevent a problem than to fix it.
