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Definition stimulant in British English

stimulant noun

[countable] noun
/ˈstɪmjʊlənt/
1

a substance that makes you feel more awake when you eat it or drink it

Example

Try to avoid stimulants like coffee late in the evening.

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1.1

a substance that makes a part of your body work faster or better

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2

something that encourages something to happen, develop, or improve

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Definition stimulant in British English