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remedy

Pronunciation: [ˈrɛm.ə.di]

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Learn how to use remedy in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “health”

(noun) a way to make someone feel better when they are sick or hurt. It's like a medicine that helps you get well. If you have a headache, a remedy might be taking some medicine or drinking water.

Example

Drinking chamomile tea is a common remedy for a sore throat.

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Ignoring your symptoms is not a good remedy and can make things worse.

Example

What is your favorite natural remedy for a cold?

Context: “problem-solving”

(noun) a solution to a problem or a way to fix something that is wrong. If your toy is broken, you need a remedy to make it work again, like glue or a repair.

Example

The team found a great remedy for the scheduling issue that helped everyone stay on track.

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This plan is not an effective remedy to the current situation; it will not help.

Example

What remedy do you suggest for our communication problems?

Context: “health”

(verb) to make someone feel better or to fix a problem. If you remedy a sickness, you help someone to get better. Like helping a friend who is sad by listening to them.

Example

She remedied her headache with some rest and a glass of water.

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You cannot remedy the situation by just ignoring it.

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How can we remedy the issues in our project?

Context: “problem-solving”

(verb) to solve or correct a mistake or issue. When you remedy a problem, you do something to fix it, like addressing a bad decision.

Example

The company worked hard to remedy the customer’s complaint.

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They did not remedy the problem in time, and it caused more issues.

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What steps can we take to remedy the errors found in the report?

How to pronounce remedy

Pronunciation: [ˈrɛm.ə.di]

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