remedy

//ˈrɛmədi//
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Noun

remedySingular
remediesPlural
1

A medicine, treatment, or other means of curing a disease or relieving symptoms.

Honey and lemon is a popular remedy for a sore throat.

2

A means of counteracting or eliminating something undesirable; a solution to a problem.

The government is seeking a remedy for the housing shortage.

3

A legal means of seeking redress or compensation.

The court granted the plaintiff a legal remedy for the breach of contract.

Verb

remedyInfinitive
remedyPresent tense
remediedPast tense
remediedPast participle
remedyingPresent participle
remediesThird-person singular
1

To set right or correct something undesirable; to rectify.

The company took steps to remedy the situation.

2

To cure or heal a disease or ailment.

This herbal tea can help remedy a sore throat.

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