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Definition pill in British English

pill noun

[countable] noun
/pɪl/
1

a small piece of solid medicine that you swallow with water

Example

The doctor gave me some pills for the pain.

Example

Did you remember to take your pills this morning?

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1.1

a pill that a woman swallows every day to prevent her becoming pregnant

Example

Researchers have found a modest increase in risk among users of the pill.

Example

She went on the pill when she was 19.

Example

I had to come off the pill when I developed medical problems.

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1.2

an illegal drug that you swallow

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Definition pill in British English