drug
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.a chemical substance used as a medicine to treat an illness or injury.
n.a substance used in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease; a pharmaceutical agent.
Simple“The doctor prescribed a new drug to help lower his blood pressure.”
In context“Clinical trials are essential to ensure that any new drug is both effective and safe for public consumption before it reaches the market.”
Synonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
n.an illegal or addictive substance that people take for pleasure or to change how they feel.
n.a psychoactive substance, often illegal or controlled, used for recreational purposes rather than medical necessity.
Simple“He was arrested for trying to sell illegal drugs in the park.”
In context“The government has launched a new initiative to combat the rising use of synthetic drugs among young adults in urban areas.”
Synonymsnarcoticintoxicant - 03 C1 Advanced
n.something that you feel you cannot stop doing or using because it makes you feel good.
n.metaphorical extension referring to any activity, emotion, or substance that creates a dependency or compulsive need.
Simple“For many people, social media has become a digital drug that they check constantly.”
In context“The adrenaline rush of high-stakes gambling became a drug for him, eventually leading to his financial ruin.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a short way of saying 'drugstore' — a shop where you buy medicine and beauty products.
n.an elliptical form of 'drugstore', common in North American English to refer to a retail pharmacy.
Simple“I need to stop by the drug to pick up some aspirin and shampoo.”
In context“In many small towns, the local drug serves as a central hub for both medical supplies and basic household necessities.”
- 05 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to give someone a drug, often secretly, to make them sleepy or unconscious.
v.to administer a sedative or intoxicating substance to a person, typically without their knowledge or consent.
Simple“The thieves tried to drug the guard by putting something in his coffee.”
In context“The victim suspected that someone had managed to drug her drink during the crowded party, as she had no memory of the evening.”
Usage drug trafficking · drug use · drug development