Word
dosed
UK/dˈəʊst/
Definition
v. past form of 'dose'. It means to give someone a measured amount of medicine.
v. past tense and past participle of 'dose'; to administer a measured amount of medicine or other substance.
Examples
“The nurse dosed the baby with care.”
“The vet dosed the dog with antibiotics and told the owner to repeat the treatment daily.”
“After the pharmacist dosed the mixture precisely, the trial could proceed without the variability that had undermined earlier results.”
Examples
simple
“The nurse dosed the baby with care.”
contextual
“The vet dosed the dog with antibiotics and told the owner to repeat the treatment daily.”
complex
“After the pharmacist dosed the mixture precisely, the trial could proceed without the variability that had undermined earlier results.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “dosed” in context.
Verb
01. dosed animal
“The vet dosed the animal with worm medicine.”
verb + noun
02. dosed patient
“The nurse dosed the patient with cough medicine on time.”
verb + noun
03. dosed with antibiotic
“He was dosed with antibiotic for his chest infection.”
verb + prep + noun
04. nurse dosed
“The nurse dosed him carefully every four hours.”
noun + verb
Adjective
05. heavily dosed
“He was heavily dosed with painkillers after the surgery.”
adv + verb
06. lightly dosed
“She was only lightly dosed with sedative before the scan.”
adv + verb
Noun
07. dosed for pain
“She was dosed for pain before the operation.”
verb + prep + noun
08. be dosed twice daily
“This syrup must be dosed twice daily after meals.”
09. be dosed up with painkillers
“She was dosed up with painkillers and slept all day.”
10. was heavily dosed with morphine
“After the accident, he was heavily dosed with morphine for the pain.”
Usage
Transitive; takes a direct object, often followed by 'with' for the substance given.
Real-World Examples
“When dosed correctly, however (typically 2 tablespoons per load does the trick), detergent shouldn’t cause a reaction.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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