Overdose on Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈoʊvɝˌdoʊs/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

OH-vur-dose on

UK

ˈəʊvədˌəʊz/ /ˈɒn

OH-vuh-doze on

Definition

To take or consume too much of a substance, usually a drug or medication, which can cause harm or even be life-threatening.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used for drugs, medication, or sometimes alcohol. Can be literal (medicine/drugs) or figurative in informal speech ("overdose on chocolate"). Commonly passive: "He overdosed on...". Avoid using for everyday food in serious contexts.

• Spanish: sobredosificar(se) con - tomar una sobredosis de
• Portuguese (BR): ter uma overdose de
• Portuguese (PT): ter uma overdose de
• Chinese (Simplified): 服用过量（某物）
• Chinese (Traditional): 服用過量（某物）
• Hindi: का ओवरडोज़ लेना
• Arabic: يُفرِط في تناول
• Bengali: অতিরিক্ত মাত্রা গ্রহণ করা
• Russian: получить передозировку (чем-л.)
• Japanese: 〜の過剰摂取をする
• Vietnamese: dùng quá liều
• Korean: 과다 복용하다
• Turkish: fazla doz almak
• Urdu: کا زیادہ استعمال کرنا
• Indonesian: overdosis pada

Example Sentences

He overdosed on sleeping pills by mistake.

basic

It's dangerous to overdose on painkillers.

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Never overdose on any medication, even vitamins.

basic

After the party, he accidentally overdosed on alcohol.

natural

She didn't realize people could overdose on something as common as caffeine.

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Don't try to overdose on sugar just for the energy boost!

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