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drug

/dɹʌɡ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A medicine or other substance which has a therapeutic effect when ingested or applied to the body.

    - "She took a drug to relieve her headache."
    - "The doctor prescribed a new drug for her condition."
  • noun

    A narcotic substance whose habitual use causes addiction.

    - "He struggled with a drug addiction for many years."
    - "Drug abuse can lead to serious health problems."
Pronunciation
  1. /dɹʌɡ/



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  2. /dɹʌɡ/



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  3. /dɹʌɡ/



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Synonyms

criticize , harrow
Rhymes
Words rhyming with drug
rug , dug , mug , slug
Variants
List of all variants of drug that leads to same result
drug , drugs , drugged , drugging , drag , drug test , drug tested , drug testing , drug testings , drug tests , drug dealer , date rape drug , date-rape drug , designer drug , designer drugs , gateway drug , gateway drugs , miracle drug , miracle drugs , wonder drug , new drug , new drugs
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English druge, from drincan, to drink.

Trivia
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  1. The oldest known record of drug use dates back to 3000 BC in China.

  2. Penicillin, the first antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928.

Related Concepts
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  1. Pharmaceutical: Relating to drugs or pharmacy.

  2. Addiction: A state characterized by compulsive engagement in a behavior or taking or using a substance, often despite adverse consequences.

Culture
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Drugs have been used throughout history for various purposes, including medicinal, religious, and recreational. They have been depicted in literature, art, and music, and have played a significant role in shaping human culture.

How to Memorize "drug"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a small pill being swallowed.
    - Visualize a syringe filled with a clear liquid.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the image of a doctor's prescription.
    - Connect the word with the idea of relief from pain or discomfort.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Drugs are for Healing' to remember the positive uses of drugs.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Drugs are Dangerous' to remember the negative consequences of drug use.

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