dose

Everyday

1. A dose is the amount of medicine you take at one time. tree →
2. A dose of something is an amount of it, like a dose of sunshine or a dose of flu. tree →
3. To dose someone means to give them medicine. tree →

In the lessons

In health and safety lessons the right dose is written on the packet and given by an adult; taking more than the dose can be dangerous. In maths problems doses are about measuring millilitres and times. Phrases: «the right dose», «a double dose», «take a dose», «dose of medicine».

Examples

• Take one dose of medicine twice a day. tree →
• Mum checked the dose on the bottle. tree →
• Never take more than the dose on the label. tree →
• The dose for children is smaller than for adults. tree →
• A dose of fresh air will do you good. tree →
• He had a bad dose of flu. tree →
• The vet dosed the dog with worm medicine. tree →
• His mother put him to bed, and made some camomile tea; and she gave a dose of it to Peter! tree →

Note

Countable. Pronounced DOHSS. Safety: only adults should give medicine; never take medicine or vitamins on your own, even if they look like sweets. Maths: «5 ml three times a day» means 15 ml a day.