pill

//pɪl//
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Noun

pillSingular
pillsPlural
1

A small solid piece of medicine that is swallowed whole

Take one pill with water after meals.

2

An oral contraceptive tablet (often used with 'the')

She has been on the pill for two years.

3

An annoying or unpleasant person

Don't be such a pill! Nobody likes a complainer.

Verb

1

To form into pills or small balls (of fabric)

This sweater pills easily after washing.

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