overdose
Translation
overdose
Examples
He died from a drug overdose.
He died from a drug overdose.
An overdose of caffeine can be dangerous.
An overdose of caffeine can be dangerous.
Grammar Patterns
an overdose of ((sth.)) an excessive and dangerous dose of a drug He took an overdose of painkillers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: excess, surfeit
Etymology
From the prefix 'over-' (too much) and 'dose' (a measured quantity of a medicine).
Memory Tips
Picture a cup overflowing ('over') with a 'dose' of medicine. It's too much.