remedy
REH-muh-dee
Remedy (noun) means something that fixes a problem or relieves an unwanted condition. Example: “A good night's sleep is often the best remedy for a headache.”
noun
1
Something that fixes a problem or relieves an unwanted condition.
"A good night's sleep is often the best remedy for a headache."
"Peppermint tea is a gentle remedy for an upset stomach."
"Honey and lemon is an old folk remedy for a sore throat."
2
A legal way of enforcing a right or getting compensation for a wrong.
"If the seller breaks the contract, the buyer may seek a legal remedy."
"A refund is one remedy available to customers who receive faulty goods."
"The court ruled that damages were the appropriate remedy in this case."
verb
1
To fix or correct a problem.
"The council hopes to remedy the flooding before winter arrives."
"It will take time to remedy the mistakes in the report."
"The company promised to remedy the fault free of charge."
How to use remedy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cure or fix — for an illness, a problem, or (in law) a wrong that needs righting.
Common pairings
home remedy
legal remedy
remedy the situation
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Word forms
- Plural
- remedies
- Third person singular
- remedies
- Past tense
- remedied
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Etymology
From Latin remedium, from re- ("again") + mederi ("to heal").
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What does “remedy” mean?
The word “remedy” means something that fixes a problem or relieves an unwanted condition. In plain terms, a cure or fix — for an illness, a problem, or (in law) a wrong that needs righting.
How do you pronounce “remedy”?
“Remedy” is pronounced REH-muh-dee (/ˈɹɛmədi/ in IPA).
How do you use “remedy” in a sentence?
Here is “remedy” used in a sentence: “Honey and lemon is an old folk remedy for a sore throat.”
What part of speech is “remedy”?
Depending on how it is used, “remedy” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “remedy” come from?
The word “remedy” comes from Latin. From Latin remedium, from re- ("again") + mederi ("to heal").
Is “remedy” a common word?
“Remedy” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “remedy” have?
“Remedy” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: something that fixes a problem or relieves an unwanted condition.
What is the difference between a remedy and a cure?
A remedy is something that fixes a problem or relieves an unwanted condition, and it can provide partial or temporary relief. A cure specifically means the complete elimination of a disease or problem, restoring full health or resolution. All cures are remedies in a broad sense, but not all remedies are cures.
What does remedy mean in a legal context?
In law, a remedy is a way of enforcing a right or obtaining compensation for a wrong, such as damages, an injunction, or specific performance ordered by a court. This legal sense is distinct from the everyday meaning of fixing a physical or practical problem.
What is the difference between remedy and solution?
Remedy often implies fixing or relieving an existing problem or harm, sometimes with a medical or corrective connotation. Solution is a more general term for any answer to a problem, question, or challenge, without that corrective connotation. "Home remedy" sounds natural, but "home solution" does not carry the same meaning.
