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antidote

/ˈantɪˌdəʊt/
an · ti · dote ˈæn · tɪ · ˌdəʊt
English Definition
n. a remedy to counteract a poison or disease
中文释义
n.解毒药
Significado en Español
antídoto
한국어 뜻
해독제
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thuốc giải độc
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Example Sentence

The doctor quickly administered the antidote to counteract the snake venom.

医生迅速注射了抗毒药以中和蛇毒。

Synonyms
remedy cure neutralizer antitoxin
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
anti- (against) + dote (give) → (something given against poison)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which word is closest in meaning to “antidote”?

  1. A potion
  2. B remedy
  3. C liquid
  4. D vitamin
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B — remedy. “antidote” means n. a remedy to counteract a poison or disease

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The doctors raced to find a fast-acting ______ for the deadly snake venom.

  1. A poison
  2. B antidote
  3. C toxin
  4. D disease
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B — antidote. “antidote” means n. a remedy to counteract a poison or disease

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Common questions about “antidote”

What does “antidote” mean?

antidote — n. a remedy to counteract a poison or disease. In Chinese: n.解毒药.

How do you pronounce “antidote”?

antidote is pronounced /ˈantɪˌdəʊt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: an · ti · dote.

How do you use “antidote” in a sentence?

The doctor quickly administered the antidote to counteract the snake venom. (医生迅速注射了抗毒药以中和蛇毒。)

What are synonyms for “antidote”?

remedy, cure, neutralizer, antitoxin — all close in meaning to antidote (n. a remedy to counteract a poison or disease).

Is “antidote” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. antidote appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “antidote”?

anti- (against) + dote (give) → (something given against poison)

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