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capsule

Pronunciation: [ˈkæp.sjuːl]

Word

Context: “medicine”

(noun) a small container that holds medicine in the form of a solid, usually gelatin, that you swallow whole. It's like a little pill that keeps the medicine safe until it gets to your stomach.

Example

She took her vitamin capsule with a glass of water.

Example

He didn't take the capsule because he preferred the liquid medicine instead.

Example

Did you remember to take your capsule this morning?

Context: “space exploration”

(noun) a small spacecraft that carries people or equipment into space. It’s like a tiny house that can travel high in the sky and protect what’s inside.

Example

The astronauts are safely in the capsule, ready for their journey to the International Space Station.

Example

The mission failed because the capsule could not lift off as planned.

Example

What is the purpose of the capsule in the space mission?

Context: “general”

(noun) a small container that holds something else; this could be for food, drinks, or even information. It’s like a little box where you keep things safe.

Example

She stored the spices in a small capsule to keep them fresh.

Example

The capsule was empty and did not have any food inside.

Example

What items can you put in a capsule to keep them safe?

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