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pill

noun

a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet

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Word length
4
Starts with
P
Ends with
L
Contains
IL
Scrabble score
6
CEFR level
A2

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noun

  1. a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet

noun

  1. something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size

noun

  1. a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception

noun

  1. something unpleasant or offensive that must be tolerated or endured

    “his competitor's success was a bitter pill to take”

noun

  1. a unpleasant or tiresome person

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his competitor's success was a bitter pill to take

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