remedy
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈrɛm.ə.di/
KK: /ˈrɛmɪdi/
noun
Definition
A solution or treatment for a problem, especially one that helps to relieve pain or cure an illness.
Example
The doctor prescribed a remedy to help with her cold.
Conversation
I’ve been feeling under the weather lately.
Oh no! Have you tried any home remedy for it?
Not really, I was thinking of making some ginger tea.
That sounds great; it’s a natural remedy for colds!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cure
solution
treatment
Antonyms
harm
injury
problem
transitive verb
Definition
To provide a solution for a problem or to make something better, especially in terms of health or well-being.
Example
The doctor prescribed a treatment to remedy her illness.
Tense Forms
Past: remedied
Past Participle: remedied
Conversation
I heard you found a way to remedy your headache yesterday.
Yeah, I tried that herbal tea you recommended.
Did it really help to remedy the pain?
Root Explanation
Remedy → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "mederi" (meaning to heal or cure). The word "remedy" refers to a means of healing or curing something, often used in the context of illness or problems.
Memory Tip
Think of 'healing again' — 're-' means again, and 'mederi' means to heal. This helps you remember that a remedy is something that heals or cures.
Visually Confused Words
reedy
greedy
breedy
removedly
reed
nonremedy