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drugs

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/drʌɡz/ · drugs

A substance used for medical purposes.

Meanings

nounformal

A substance used for medical purposes.

ایسی چیز جو طبی مقاصد کے لئے استعمال کی جاتی ہے۔

ادویات

adwiyat

Synonyms

medicationmedicinepharmaceuticalدواادویہاجزاء

Antonyms

poisontoxinsubstance abuseزہرمضرمنشیات کے نقصانات

Common Collocations

  • illegal drugs
  • prescription drugs
  • over-the-counter drugs

Example Sentences

The doctor prescribed some drugs to help with the pain.

ڈاکٹر نے درد کے لئے کچھ ادویات تجویز کیں۔

Daaktar ne dard ke liye kuch adwiyat tajweez keen.

There is a growing issue with illegal drugs in the community.

کمیونٹی میں غیر قانونی منشیات کا بڑھتا ہوا مسئلہ ہے۔

Community mein ghair qanooni manshiyaat ka barhta hua masla hai.

Research continues on the effects of recreational drugs.

تفریحی ادویات کے اثرات پر تحقیق جاری ہے۔

Tafreehi adwiyat ke asraat par tahqiqat jaari hai.

Easily Confused With

medication:Medication refers specifically to the process or act of taking drugs, while drugs can refer to any substance used for medical or recreational purposes.

Word Family

drugging
verbمخدرات دینا
drugged
adjectiveمخدر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'drugs' as prescriptions written by a 'doctor' to help you feel 'better'.

Picture a pharmacy filled with various types of medications.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "drogue" — a dry herb or substance

First known use: 15th century

Originally derived from 'drogue' in Old French, referring to dry herbs or substances used in medicine. It evolved over time to refer to various pharmacological substances.