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Noun — A small solid tablet of medicine meant to be swallowed.

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take a pill go on the pill a bitter pill to swallow

Etymology

From Middle English pille, ultimately from Latin pila/pilula, "little ball."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pill” mean?

The word “pill” means a small solid tablet of medicine meant to be swallowed. In plain terms, a tablet of medicine, the contraceptive pill, or (informally) an annoying person.

How do you pronounce “pill”?

“Pill” is pronounced pihl (/pɪl/ in IPA).

How do you use “pill” in a sentence?

Here is “pill” used in a sentence: “She takes a pill every morning to manage her blood pressure.”

What is another word for “pill”?

Words with a similar meaning to “pill” include tablet.

What part of speech is “pill”?

“Pill” is a noun.

Where does the word “pill” come from?

The word “pill” comes from Latin. From Middle English pille, ultimately from Latin pila/pilula, "little ball.".

Is “pill” a common word?

“Pill” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

How many meanings does “pill” have?

“Pill” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small solid tablet of medicine meant to be swallowed.

What is the difference between a pill, a tablet, and a capsule?

Pill is the everyday umbrella word for any small solid piece of medicine meant to be swallowed. A tablet is medicine compressed into a solid shape, while a capsule holds the medicine inside a soluble shell, so both count as pills in ordinary speech.

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