Overdoses Meaning in English
word · lemma: overdose
ˈoʊvɝˌdoʊsɪz
OH-ver-doh-siz
ˈəʊvədˌəʊzɪz
OH-vuh-doh-siz
Definition
'Overdoses' is the plural of 'overdose' and means taking too much of a drug, medicine, or substance that can cause serious harm or death.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in medical or news contexts for drugs, both prescription and illegal. Plural form refers to multiple incidents or cases. Common collocations: 'drug overdoses', 'overdoses from painkillers'. Not typically used for food or drinks.
Spanish: sobredosisPortuguese (BR): overdoses - doses excessivasPortuguese (PT): overdoses - doses excessivasChinese (Simplified): 过量服用Chinese (Traditional): 過量服用Hindi: अधिक मात्रा (overdose) - ओवरडोज़Arabic: جرعات زائدةBengali: ওভারডোজ - অতিমাত্রায় সেবন (ঔষধ/মাদক নিয়ে)Russian: передозировкиJapanese: 過剰摂取Vietnamese: quá liềuKorean: 과다 복용Turkish: aşırı dozlarUrdu: زیاد خوریاں (ادویات/منشیات کی)Indonesian: overdosis
Example Sentences
There were three overdoses at the hospital last night.
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Many overdoses are caused by mixing drugs.
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Paramedics treated two overdoses today.
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Sadly, opioid overdoses have increased in recent years.
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Accidental overdoses can happen even with prescription medications.
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The city is working on ways to reduce drug overdoses.
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