Overdose
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌdəʊs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Overdose is a noun meaning An excessive and dangerous dose of a drug.
Meaning
An excessive and dangerous dose of a drug.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To dose to excess; to give an overdose, or too many doses, to someone.
- (intransitive) To dose excessively, to take an overdose.
- (intransitive, figurative) To indulge in something excessively.
Example Sentences
She overdosed on cocaine.
to die of a heroin overdose
Be careful not to overdose on those pills.
Claude overdosed on smack in a Chicago flophouse three years later.
Word Forms
- overdoses
- overdosing
- overdosed
Synonyms for overdose
Depending on context, synonyms include overdosage.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dose, drug, poisoning, intoxication, paracetamol, acetaminophen.
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