CEFR B1

aspirin

noun

Meaning

A common medicine used to reduce pain, fever, and inflammation.

Examples

I took an aspirin for my headache.
Aspirin can be effective for mild pain relief.

Synonyms: painkiller, analgesic, medication, headache tablet

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aspirin (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈæs.pər.ɪn/

Definition

A common medicine used to reduce pain, fever, and inflammation.

Examples

I took an aspirin for my headache.
Aspirin can be effective for mild pain relief.

How to Use aspirin

take aspirin (collocation): To consume aspirin as medicine. — "You should take aspirin if you have a fever."
aspirin for (prepositional phrase): To use aspirin to treat a specific condition. — "Aspirin is often used for mild pain."

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