No exact match translations found for 'drug' in kannada.
Word 'drug' in Other Languages
- drug in Assamese অসমীয়া
- drug in Bengali বাংলা
- drug in Bodo बड़ो
- drug in Dogri डोगरी
- drug in English
- drug in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- drug in Hindi हिन्दी
- drug in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- drug in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- drug in Konkani कोंकणी
- drug in Maithili মৈথিলী
- drug in Malayalam മലയാളം
- drug in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- drug in Marathi मराठी
- drug in Nepali नेपाली
- drug in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- drug in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- drug in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- drug in Santali
- drug in Sindhi سنڌي
- drug in Tamil தமிழ்
- drug in Telugu తెలుగు
- drug in Urdu اُردُو
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Drug
Part of Speech
Noun, Verb
Pronunciation
/drʌɡ/ (General American, British English)
Definitions
- (Noun) A substance used in medicine to treat or prevent diseases.
- (Noun) A chemical substance that has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body.
- (Noun) An illegal or controlled substance used recreationally.
- (Verb) To administer a drug to someone, often without their knowledge.
Usage Examples
- The doctor prescribed a new drug to treat his infection.
- She was arrested for possession of illegal drugs.
- He suspected that someone had drugged his drink.
Etymology
Derived from Middle English "drogge," possibly from Middle Dutch "droge" (meaning "dry"), referring to medicinal substances.
Synonyms
- Medication
- Narcotic
- Pharmaceutical
- Stimulant
Antonyms
- Antidote
- Placebo
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Droga | /ˈdɾoɣa/ |
| French | Drogué | /dʁoɡ/ |
| Hindi | दवा / नशीली दवा | /dawa/ /nashili dawa/ |
| Chinese | 药物 (yàowù), 毒品 (dúpǐn, illegal drug) | /yào wù/, /dú pǐn/ |
| Arabic | دواء / مخدرات | /dawaʔ/ /mukhaddarāt/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- American English: /drʌɡ/
- British English: /drʌɡ/
Historical Usage
The term "drug" has been used since the 14th century in reference to medicinal substances. Over time, its meaning expanded to include both legal and illegal substances.
Cultural Nuances
In modern usage, "drug" can have both positive (medicine) and negative (illegal substances) connotations, depending on the context.
More Information
The term "drug" is widely used in medical, scientific, and legal contexts. While it refers to life-saving pharmaceuticals in healthcare, it can also signify substances associated with addiction and legal restrictions in different parts of the world.