B2nounhealth
US/ˈrem.ə.di/
UK/ˈrem.ə.di/
a medicine or treatment for an illness, or a way of solving a problem
In context
My mother's remedy for a sore throat is warm water with honey and lemon.
Ginger is a popular home remedy for an upset stomach.
There is no quick remedy for the city's traffic problems.
Words that go with remedy
noun + noun
- home remedyGarlic is a common home remedy for colds in many countries.
adjective + noun
- herbal remedyAsk your doctor before taking any herbal remedy with your medicine.
- natural remedyShe prefers natural remedies to strong painkillers.
- simple remedyThere's a simple remedy for slow Wi-Fi: restart the router.
noun + preposition
- remedy forSleep is the best remedy for a bad mood.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
This is a good remedy to treat headache.Correct: This is a good remedy for headaches.