detox
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪˈtɒks/
KK: /dɪˈtɑks/
noun
Definition
A process or period during which a person stops using harmful substances to cleanse their body and improve health.
Example
She went to a detox center to help her recover from addiction.
Conversation
Have you ever thought about doing a detox?
Yeah, I've heard they can really help your body feel better.
I was reading about a weekend detox plan that sounds interesting.
That could be fun! I’d love to try it together.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cleanse
purge
rehab
Antonyms
toxification
pollution
contamination
transitive verb
Definition
To remove toxic substances from the body or to undergo a process that helps to cleanse the body of harmful substances.
Example
Many people choose to detox after a period of unhealthy eating.
Tense Forms
Past: detoxed
Past Participle: detoxed
Conversation
I heard you decided to detox this week.
Yeah, I thought it would be a good way to reset my body.
That sounds interesting! What kind of things are you avoiding?
Root Explanation
Detox is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "tox" (from Latin "toxicum", meaning poison). The word refers to the process of removing or reducing poison from the body.
Memory Tip
Think of 'removing poison' ('de-' means away and 'tox' relates to poison) to remember that detox means to cleanse the body of toxins.
Visually Confused Words
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