drug
word
/ˈdɹəɡ/
druhg
/dɹˈʌɡ/
druhg
Definition
A drug is a substance that changes how your body or mind works. It can mean an illegal substance such as cocaine, or a medicine used to treat illness.
Usage & Nuances
Very common but context matters a lot. In everyday conversation, 'drug' often suggests an illegal substance; for medicine, people often prefer 'medicine', 'medication', or 'drug' in medical or formal contexts. Common phrases: 'drug abuse', 'drug dealer', 'drug test', 'prescription drug'.
Spanish: droga - medicamentoPortuguese (BR): droga - medicamentoPortuguese (PT): droga - medicamentoChinese (Simplified): 毒品 - 药物Chinese (Traditional): 毒品 - 藥物Hindi: नशीला पदार्थ - दवाArabic: مخدر - دواءBengali: মাদক - ওষুধRussian: наркотик - лекарствоJapanese: 薬物 - 薬Vietnamese: ma túy - thuốcKorean: 마약 - 약Turkish: uyuşturucu - ilaçUrdu: منشیات - دواIndonesian: obat - narkoba
Example Sentences
Some drugs are only available with a prescription.
basic
This drug helps reduce pain.
basic
The police found drugs in the car.
basic
He got fired after failing a drug test.
natural
The company is developing a new drug for diabetes.
natural
She warned her son to stay away from drugs.
natural