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Antibiotics Meaning in English

word · lemma: antibiotic

/ˌæntaɪbaɪˈɑtɪks/
an-tee-by-AH-tiks
/ˌæntɪbaɪˈɒtɪks/
an-tee-by-O-tiks

Definição

Antibiotics are medicines used to treat infections caused by bacteria. They do not work against viruses like the common cold or flu.

Uso & Nuances

Always use 'antibiotics' with a plural verb ('antibiotics are'). Only take them for bacterial infections, not for colds or flu. Overuse can lead to antibiotic resistance. Common phrases: 'take antibiotics', 'prescribe antibiotics'.

Frases de Exemplo

The doctor gave me antibiotics for my infection.

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You should finish all the antibiotics you are given.

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Antibiotics do not help with a common cold.

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I started feeling better a couple of days after I took the antibiotics.

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My doctor told me not to ask for antibiotics unless I really need them.

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People are becoming resistant to some antibiotics because of overuse.

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