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overdosed

/ˌoʊvərˈdoʊst/ /ˌoʊvərˈdoʊzd/

Meanings
verb
To dose excessively, to take an overdose.

Examples :

"Be careful not to overdose on those pills."
medicine substance body action

Related Words

Illustration patient

patient noun

/ˈpeɪʃənt/

A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

"The patient followed the doctor's instructions carefully. "

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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overdose noun

/ˈoʊvərdoʊs/ /ˈoʊvərdoʊz/

An excessive and dangerous dose of a drug.

"die of a heroin overdose."

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finish noun

/ˈfɪnɪʃ/

An end; the end of anything.

"The finish of the school year was a relief for all the students. "

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studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

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sleeping verb

/ˈsliːpɪŋ/

To rest in a state of reduced consciousness.

"You should sleep 8 hours a day."

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worried adjective

/ˈwʌɹid/

Thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.

"She was worried about her son who had been sent off to fight in the war."

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excessively adverb

/ɪkˈsɛsɪvli/

To an excessive degree.

"The application form was excessively complicated."

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careful adjective

/ˈkɛːfəl/ /ˈkɛ(ə)ɹfəl/

Taking care; attentive to potential danger, error or harm; cautious.

"He was a slow and careful driver."

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caffeine noun

/ˈkæfiːn/

An alkaloid, C8H10N4O2, found naturally in tea and coffee plants which acts as a mild stimulant on the central nervous system.

"Many students drink coffee for the caffeine to help them stay awake and study. "

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trying verb

/ˈtɹaɪ.ɪŋ/

To attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive.

"I tried to rollerblade, but I couldn’t."

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indulge verb

/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

(often followed by "in"): To yield to a temptation or desire.

"After a long week of studying, I decided to indulge in a large slice of chocolate cake. "