Remedy: meaning, definitions and examples

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remedy

 

[ ˈrɛmədi ]

Noun / Verb
Health
Context #1 | Noun

medical

A remedy is a treatment or medicine used to cure a disease or relieve pain. It can also refer to a solution to a problem or difficulty.

Synonyms

cure, relief, solution, treatment

Examples of usage

  • The doctor prescribed a herbal remedy for my cough.
  • Talking to a friend is often a good remedy for stress.
Context #2 | Verb

formal

To remedy something means to correct or improve it, to make it right.

Synonyms

amend, correct, fix, rectify

Examples of usage

  • The company took immediate action to remedy the situation.
  • She promised to remedy the mistake as soon as possible.

Translations

Translations of the word "remedy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 remédio

🇮🇳 उपचार

🇩🇪 Heilmittel

🇮🇩 obat

🇺🇦 ліки

🇵🇱 remedium

🇯🇵 治療法

🇫🇷 remède

🇪🇸 remedio

🇹🇷 ilaç

🇰🇷 치료제

🇸🇦 علاج

🇨🇿 lék

🇸🇰 liek

🇨🇳 药物

🇸🇮 zdravilo

🇮🇸 lyf

🇰🇿 емдік

🇬🇪 გახსნის

🇦🇿 dərman

🇲🇽 remedio

Etymology

The word 'remedy' originated from the Latin word 'remedium', which means 'cure' or 'healing'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. Throughout history, remedies have been a vital part of medical practices, ranging from herbal treatments to modern pharmaceuticals. The concept of a remedy has also extended beyond medicine to include solutions for various problems and difficulties.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,883, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.