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pill

Pronunciation: [pɪl]

Word

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

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?

How to pronounce pill

Pronunciation: [pɪl]

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