drug
Translation
drug, medicine, medication
Examples
This drug helps with my headaches.
This drug helps with my headaches.
That is a dangerous drug.
That is a dangerous drug.
Grammar Patterns
a/the drug ((for sth.)) a medicine for a particular illness or condition This is a new drug for cancer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: medicine, medication, substance, narcotic
Etymology
From Old French 'drogue', meaning 'chemical, pharmaceutical product'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'drugstore' where you buy medicine. Remember it has both a positive (medicine) and negative (illegal substance) meaning.