tablets
word · lemma: tablet
Definition
'Tablets' can refer to small, solid forms of medicine that you swallow, or flat, portable electronic devices with a touchscreen, like an iPad.
Usage & Nuances
The meaning depends on context: in medical situations, "tablets" are medicine (often called "pills" in US English); in tech, it refers to devices. Don't confuse "tablets" (medicine or electronics) with "tablet" (writing slab, rare today). Plural only when talking about more than one item.
Example Sentences
She takes two tablets every morning for her allergy.
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I use tablets to read books and watch videos.
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The doctor gave me three tablets to take after meals.
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Many schools now use tablets instead of paper textbooks.
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He forgot to bring his allergy tablets on vacation.
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You can do almost everything on tablets these days, from working to playing games.
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