remedy (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈrɛmədɪ/
Definition
A medicine or treatment that cures a disease or relieves a symptom; a solution to a problem.
Examples
There is no known cure, but many remedies can ease the symptoms.
The best remedy for a broken heart is time and new experiences.
She sought a legal remedy for the unfair contract.
How to Use remedy
- remedy for (prepositional phrase)
- A solution or treatment for a specific problem or illness. — "He searched for a remedy for his persistent cough."
- remedy a problem (collocation)
- To fix or solve a problem. — "It is difficult to remedy the damage caused by the flood."
- remedy a situation (collocation)
- To improve or correct a bad situation. — "The new manager hopes to remedy the situation in the department."
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