morphine
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for morphine, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A powerful painkiller extracted from opium, used medically to relieve severe pain.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use morphine
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Named after Morpheus, the Roman god of dreams, because of the drug's powerful sedative and dream-inducing effects.
Full origin of morphine →Frequently asked questions
What does “morphine” mean?
The word “morphine” means a powerful painkiller extracted from opium, used medically to relieve severe pain. In plain terms, a strong opioid drug used to control severe pain.
How do you pronounce “morphine”?
“Morphine” is pronounced MAW-feen (/ˈmɔɹˌfin/ in IPA).
How do you use “morphine” in a sentence?
Here is “morphine” used in a sentence: “Nurses gave her morphine to manage the pain after surgery.”
What part of speech is “morphine”?
“Morphine” is a noun.
Is “morphine” a common word?
“Morphine” is an uncommon word in modern English.