noun
antacid
an-TA-sihd
Antacid (noun) means a medicine that neutralizes stomach acid to relieve heartburn or indigestion. Example: “She took an antacid after the spicy meal upset her stomach.”
noun
1
A medicine that neutralizes stomach acid to relieve heartburn or indigestion.
"She took an antacid after the spicy meal upset her stomach."
adj
1
Able to counteract or neutralize acid, especially in the stomach.
"The tablets have an antacid effect that eases heartburn."
How to use antacid
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that calms an acidic, upset stomach.
Common pairings
take an antacid
antacid tablet
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Word forms
- Plural
- antacids
- Comparative
- more antacid
- Superlative
- most antacid
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Etymology
Formed from anti- ("against") plus acid.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for antacid
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What does “antacid” mean?
The word “antacid” means a medicine that neutralizes stomach acid to relieve heartburn or indigestion. In plain terms, something that calms an acidic, upset stomach.
How do you pronounce “antacid”?
“Antacid” is pronounced an-TA-sihd (/ænˈtæsɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “antacid” in a sentence?
Here is “antacid” used in a sentence: “She took an antacid after the spicy meal upset her stomach.”
What part of speech is “antacid”?
Depending on how it is used, “antacid” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “antacid” have?
“Antacid” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a medicine that neutralizes stomach acid to relieve heartburn or indigestion.
