B2nounhealth
US/doʊs/
UK/dəʊs/
the amount of medicine you should take at one time; also an amount of something you experience
In context
Take one dose of this medicine after every meal.
Most adults had two doses of the vaccine during the pandemic.
A small dose of humor can make a stressful meeting easier.
Words that go with dose
adjective + noun
- high doseA high dose can be dangerous for children.
- daily doseWhat is the daily dose for adults?
- second doseI got my second dose of the vaccine last week.
verb + noun
- miss a doseIf you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
noun + preposition
- dose ofI need a dose of fresh air after work.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Take this medicine three doses in a day.Correct: Take three doses of this medicine a day.