remedy

noun
UK: /ˈrem.ə.di/
US: /ˈrem.ə.di/

  1. A way of curing an illness or injury

    1. The doctor gave me a remedy for my cough, and now I feel better.
    2. Herbal medicine offers a natural remedy for everyday ailments, promoting wellness.

  2. A solution to a problem or difficulty

    1. Hard work is often the best remedy to overcome failure.
    2. Dialogue is often proposed as a remedy to misunderstandings between different cultures.

Synonyms

solution treatment cure medicine antidote resolve rectify heal
remedy verb

  1. To cure or relieve a disease or its symptoms.

    1. This medicine can remedy your cold, so you can feel better.
    2. The new law aimed to remedy the social inequalities that had persisted for years.

  2. To correct or improve something that is wrong or not satisfactory.

    1. The company is working to remedy the mistake, but it is a challenge.
    2. The government has promised to remedy the housing shortage with a new construction plan.
remedy adjective

  1. Providing or serving as a cure or solution.

    1. The special tea is a remedy drink, for a sore throat.
    2. The proposed legislation is intended to be a remedy measure for the current economic crisis.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "remedy" in English means: A way of curing an illness or injury, A solution to a problem or difficulty.

The phonetic transcription of "remedy" is /ˈrem.ə.di/ in British English and /ˈrem.ə.di/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "remedy": solution, treatment, cure, medicine, antidote, resolve, rectify, heal.

Example usage of "remedy": "The doctor gave me a remedy for my cough, and now I feel better.". More examples on the page.