dose

[doʊs]

dose Definition

  • 1a quantity of a medicine or drug taken or recommended to be taken at a particular time
  • 2a 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

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.

  • the amount of a substance that can cause death

    Example

    The lethal dose of this poison is very small.

  • 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.'

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