overdose
0 antonyms and opposites of overdose, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A dangerously excessive dose of a drug or medicine.
How to use overdose
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From over- + dose.
Full origin of overdose →Frequently asked questions
What does “overdose” mean?
The word “overdose” means a dangerously excessive dose of a drug or medicine. In plain terms, taking (or giving) far more of a drug than is safe.
How do you pronounce “overdose”?
“Overdose” is pronounced OH-vuh-dohs (/ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌdəʊs/ in IPA).
How do you use “overdose” in a sentence?
Here is “overdose” used in a sentence: “Paramedics arrived within minutes of the reported overdose.”
What part of speech is “overdose”?
Depending on how it is used, “overdose” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “overdose” a common word?
“Overdose” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “overdose” have?
“Overdose” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a dangerously excessive dose of a drug or medicine.
What is the difference between an overdose and a normal dose?
An overdose is a dangerously excessive dose of a drug or medicine, going beyond the safe or prescribed amount, unlike a normal dose.
Does overdose only apply to drugs and medicine?
As defined, overdose refers specifically to taking or giving too much of a drug or medicine.
Is an overdose always intentional?
The definition does not specify intent, so an overdose can happen either accidentally or intentionally when someone takes or is given too much of a drug.