vitamins
word · lemma: vitamin
/ˈvaɪtəmənz/
VY-tuh-muhnz
/vˈɪtəmɪnz/
VI-tuh-minz
Definition
Vitamins are natural substances that your body needs to grow and stay healthy. They are found in food and are important for many processes in the body.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always used in plural ('vitamins') unless talking about a specific one ('vitamin C'). Common with verbs like 'take', 'get', and 'need'. Often refers to supplements, but also nutrients in food.
Spanish: vitaminasPortuguese (BR): vitaminasPortuguese (PT): vitaminasChinese (Simplified): 维生素Chinese (Traditional): 維生素Hindi: विटामिनArabic: فيتاميناتBengali: ভিটামিনRussian: витаминыJapanese: ビタミンVietnamese: vitaminKorean: 비타민Turkish: vitaminUrdu: وٹامنIndonesian: vitamin
Example Sentences
Some people take vitamins every day.
basic
Are you getting enough vitamins from your diet?
natural
Children must get enough vitamins to grow strong.
basic
I forgot to buy my vitamins at the pharmacy.
natural
My doctor said I should take extra vitamins this winter.
natural
You need to eat fruits because they have many vitamins.
basic