noun B1 Intermediate Uncommon

aspirin

ASP-rihn

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Aspirin (noun) means a common over-the-counter medicine used to relieve pain, reduce fever, and lower inflammation; also used in low doses to help prevent heart attacks. Example: “He took an aspirin for his headache.”

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A common over-the-counter medicine used to relieve pain, reduce fever, and lower inflammation; also used in low doses to help prevent heart attacks.

"He took an aspirin for his headache."

"Doctors sometimes recommend low-dose aspirin for heart health."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA widely used painkiller and fever reducer, also taken in small doses to help the heart.

Common mistake

Capitalized "Aspirin" is still a registered trademark in some countries, though most English speakers use it as a common, lowercase word.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: aspirins

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Etymology

Originally a German trademark, from a term meaning "acetylated spiraeic acid." The name later became a generic term for the drug in most countries.

Origin: German

Synonyms

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Bayer Empirin acetylsalicylic acid

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Rhymes for aspirin

kirin Shirin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “aspirin” mean?

The word “aspirin” means a common over-the-counter medicine used to relieve pain, reduce fever, and lower inflammation; also used in low doses to help prevent heart attacks. In plain terms, a widely used painkiller and fever reducer, also taken in small doses to help the heart.

How do you pronounce “aspirin”?

“Aspirin” is pronounced ASP-rihn (/ˈæsp(ɪ)ɹɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “aspirin” in a sentence?

Here is “aspirin” used in a sentence: “He took an aspirin for his headache.”

What part of speech is “aspirin”?

“Aspirin” is a noun.

Where does the word “aspirin” come from?

The word “aspirin” comes from German. Originally a German trademark, from a term meaning "acetylated spiraeic acid." The name later became a generic term for the drug in most countries.

Is “aspirin” a common word?

“Aspirin” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

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