dose

dɒs

Definitions

1. noun

a measured quantity of medicine or other substance taken at one time

“She took a dose of antibiotics to fight off the infection.”

2. verb

to administer a dose of something, especially medicine

“The doctor will dose you with medication to alleviate your symptoms.”

3. noun

a small quantity of a substance used or consumed

“The dose of sugar in this smoothie is high.”

Synonyms

  • measure
  • quantity

Antonyms

  • nil
  • zero