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/pɪl/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A small round mass of solid medicine to be swallowed.
She took a pill to alleviate her headache.
A contraceptive pill taken to prevent pregnancy.
Many women choose to take the pill for birth control.
Something unpleasant that must be endured or accepted.
Losing the match was a hard pill to swallow.
A dose of medicine in tablet form.
The doctor prescribed a pill to help him sleep.
An object with a specific purpose or use in a game, often referred to in video gaming as a power-up.
He collected a pill to restore his health in the game.
Etymology
Middle English 'pil', from Latin 'pila', meaning 'ball'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pill to swallow
A difficult or unpleasant fact or situation that one must accept.
the pill
A colloquial term for contraceptive medication.
tough pill to swallow
Something difficult to accept or endure.
Related Words
capsule
A type of pill that is enclosed in a gelatin shell.
tablet
A compressed form of medication typically in a solid tablet form.
medication
A substance used for medical treatment.
Slang Meanings
Pill popper
He's known as a pill popper for his frequent use of medication.
Pop a pill
She decided to pop a pill to help with her anxiety.