Overdose
Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌdoʊs/
Overdose (noun)
- taking more medicine or drugs than is safe or recommended
Examples
- An overdose can be dangerous for anyone.
- The risk of overdose increases with higher doses.
Common collocations: accidental overdose, fatal overdose, overdose symptoms, overdose on drugs, accidentally overdose
Overdose (verb)
- to take more of a drug or medicine than is safe
Examples
- He might overdose if he takes more pills.
- Be careful not to overdose on vitamins.