pill
Pronunciation: [pɪl]
Word
Context: "health"
(noun) a small, round object that you can swallow to help you feel better when you are sick or to prevent illness. People often take pills for pain, allergies, or other health problems.
Example
My mom gave me a pill to help with my headache.
Example
He didn't take the pill, so he still feels unwell.
Example
Have you taken your pill today?
Context: "drugs"
(noun) a type of medication that can be used to prevent pregnancy. Some women take this pill regularly to avoid having babies.
Example
She takes the pill to manage her health and prevent pregnancy.
Example
He decided not to use the pill as a method of birth control.
Example
Do you know how the pill works for preventing pregnancy?
Context: "action"
(verb) to give someone a pill, often for medical reasons. You might pill a pet by putting a pill in their mouth to help them feel better.
Example
The vet showed me how to pill my cat when she gets sick.
Example
It was difficult to pill my dog because he didn't want to take the medicine.
Example
Can you help me learn how to pill my pet correctly?
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