Dose — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈdōs/

Meaning & Definition of Dose

Dose (noun)

  1. the measured quantity of a therapeutic agent to be taken at one time
  2. the quantity of radiation administered or absorbed
  3. a portion of a substance added during a process

Dose (verb)

  1. to give a dose to; especially, to give medicine to
  2. to divide into doses
  3. to treat with an application or agent

Dose (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in dosage

    similar: dosage, cap, capsule, lozenge, pill, tablet, cure, drug, medication, medicinal, pharmaceutical, physic, remedy, specific, miracle drug, wonder drug, potion, preparation, drop, gelcap, bolus, pilule

Dose (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in drug, care (for)

    similar: attend, care (for), drug, hospitalize, minister (to), nurse, doctor, treat, cure, heal, mend, rehabilitate, remedy

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Dose

The most common words with a similar meaning to Dose:

dosage, cap, capsule, lozenge, pill, tablet, cure, drug, medication, medicinal, pharmaceutical, physic, remedy, specific, miracle drug, wonder drug, potion, preparation, drop, gelcap, bolus, pilule, attend, care (for), hospitalize, minister (to), nurse, doctor, treat, heal, mend, rehabilitate

Word Forms of Dose

Inflections: dosed, dosing

Origin & Etymology of Dose

Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin dosis, from Greek, literally, act of giving, from didonai to give date

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Dose

Words & Phrases Containing Dose

booster dose, microdose, a taste/dose of someone's own medicine

Frequently Asked Questions about Dose

What does "Dose" mean?

"Dose" means the measured quantity of a therapeutic agent to be taken at one time. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the measured quantity of a therapeutic agent to be taken at one time. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Dose"?

Other words for "Dose" include dosage, cap, capsule, lozenge, pill, tablet, cure and drug. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Dose" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Dose"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Dose". Common alternatives include dosage, cap, capsule, lozenge, pill, tablet, cure, drug, medication and medicinal.

Is "Dose" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Dose" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Dose" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Dose" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Dose"?

"Dose" is pronounced /ˈdōs/.

What is the origin of the word "Dose"?

"Dose" comes from Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin dosis, from Greek, literally, act of giving, from didonai to give date. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Dose" meaning "as in dosage"?

When "Dose" (noun) means as in dosage, synonyms include dosage, cap, capsule, lozenge, pill and tablet.