CEFR B1

pain reliever

noun phrase

Meaning

A substance or medicine that reduces or removes physical suffering.

Examples

I keep a bottle of pain reliever in my purse for headaches.
This medicine is a strong pain reliever for post-surgery recovery.

Synonyms: analgesic, painkiller, medication, remedy

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pain reliever (B1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈpeɪn rɪˈliːvər

Definition

A substance or medicine that reduces or removes physical suffering.

Examples

I keep a bottle of pain reliever in my purse for headaches.
This medicine is a strong pain reliever for post-surgery recovery.
Aspirin is a common over-the-counter pain reliever.

How to Use pain reliever

take a pain reliever (collocation): To consume a substance that reduces pain. — "Take a pain reliever if you feel unwell."
pain reliever for X (prepositional phrase): A substance used to alleviate a specific type of pain or condition. — "This is a good pain reliever for muscle aches."

Synonyms of pain reliever

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