Antidote

Pronunciation: /ˈæntɪˌdoʊt/

Definitions of antidote

noun a substance that counteracts or neutralizes the effects of a poison

Example Sentences

A1 An antidote is a substance that can counteract a form of poisoning.

A2 She took the antidote to relieve the symptoms of the snake bite.

B1 The doctor administered the antidote to neutralize the effects of the medication overdose.

B2 The antidote proved to be effective in reversing the toxic effects of the chemical exposure.

C1 Research is ongoing to develop a universal antidote for various types of venom.

C2 The antidote was a breakthrough in medical science, saving countless lives from lethal poisons.

Examples of antidote in a Sentence

formal The scientist discovered a new antidote for the deadly virus.

informal I always keep an antidote in my bag, just in case.

slang Dude, that herbal tea is like the antidote for all my problems.

figurative Laughter is the best antidote for a bad mood.

Grammatical Forms of antidote

• past tense: antidoted
• plural: antidotes
• comparative: more antidotal
• superlative: most antidotal
• present tense: antidotes
• future tense: will antidote
• perfect tense: have antidoted
• continuous tense: is antidoting
• singular: antidote
• positive degree: antidote
• infinitive: to antidote
• gerund: antidoting
• participle: antidoted

Origin and Evolution of antidote

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'antidote' originated from the Greek word 'antidoton' meaning 'given as a remedy'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'antidote' has come to refer to a substance that counteracts a poison or disease, expanding its meaning from a general remedy to a specific type of treatment.