Pill

A small, solid dosage form of medication, typically in a rounded or oblong shape, intended to be swallowed for therapeutic purposes. Pills are manufactured through a process that compacts powdered medication with binding agents. They come in various coatings, such as enteric coatings, to control where and how quickly the medication is released in the body. Besides medicinal uses, the term can colloquially refer to a simple or unpleasant task, or something that's difficult to accept or handle, or even used to describe a form of birth control. Pills are a convenient and commonly used method for administering oral medications.

Pill meaning with examples

• The doctor prescribed a daily pill to manage her blood pressure, ensuring a consistent dose to help with a healthy lifestyle.
• He carefully swallowed the pain pill with water after his surgery to ensure a steady recovery without complications.
• Taking the bitter pill of defeat, the losing team congratulated their rivals after the game and prepared for the next competition.
• After realizing the mistake, the team had to swallow the pill of working through a project from scratch again.
• The doctor explained that the new form of birth control was effective and administered through a pill once a day.