dose
Translation
dose, dosage
Examples
Take one dose of medicine before bed.
Take one dose of medicine before bed.
He received a high dose of radiation.
He received a high dose of radiation.
Grammar Patterns
a dose of ((sth.)) a measured amount of (sth.) The doctor prescribed a low dose of the medication.
Similar Words
Synonyms: amount, quantity, portion
Etymology
From Greek 'dosis' meaning 'a giving,' related to 'didonai' (to give).
Memory Tips
Think of 'giving' a specific amount of medicine. You might 'doze' off after a 'dose' of sleeping pills.