Definitions
There are 13 meanings of the word
Pill.
How to pronounce pill:
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Pill - as a noun
Something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
thing9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lozenge17tab5tablet8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dosage8dose5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A unpleasant or tiresome person
Something unpleasant or offensive that must be tolerated or endured
Example: "His competitor's success was a bitter pill to take"
A contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anovulant12anovulatory drugbirth control pillcontraceptive pilloral contraceptiveoral contraceptive pillHypernyms (Closely Related)
birth control devicecontraceptive22contraceptive devicepreventative20preventive18prophylactic deviceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pill - as a verb
Of a woven fabric surface, to form small matted balls of fiber.
To form into the shape of a pill.
Example: "Pilling is a skill rarely used by modern pharmacists."
To medicate with pills.
Example: "She pills herself with all sorts of herbal medicines."
To persuade or convince someone of something.
To peel; to remove the outer layer of hair, skin, or bark.
To peel; to make by removing the skin.
To be peeled; to peel off in flakes.
To pillage; to despoil or impoverish.
Example Sentences
"I take a pill every morning to help with my allergies."
"She swallowed a pill to ease her headache."
"The doctor prescribed some pills for his insomnia."
"The pill was difficult to swallow because it was so large."
"He forgot to take his daily vitamin pill."
Word Game Points
Is PILL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pill is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PILL has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is PILL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pill is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPILL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is PILL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pill is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPILL has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
