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capsule

Pronunciation: [ˈkæp.sjuːl]

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Learn how to use capsule in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

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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.

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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?

How to pronounce capsule

Pronunciation: [ˈkæp.sjuːl]

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