# aspirin

/ˈæspɹɪn/ (US) · /ˈæspɹɪn/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/aspirin
Updated: 2026-05-04

## Definition

a common medicine you take to stop pain or lower a fever.

For teachers: a widely used synthetic drug that relieves pain, reduces fever, and lowers inflammation.

## Examples

- I took an aspirin for my headache.
- She swallowed two aspirin tablets with water to ease the pain from her stiff neck.
- While modern medicine offers many alternatives, aspirin remains a staple in first-aid kits for its ability to quickly reduce minor aches and fevers.

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