Meaning of the word remedy in English

What does remedy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

remedy

US /ˈrem.ə.di/

UK /ˈrem.ə.di/

a medicine or treatment for a disease or injury

Example:

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There is no known remedy for the common cold.

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She sought a natural remedy for her insomnia.

Synonym:

cure treatment medicine antidote therapy

a means of counteracting or redressing an undesirable situation

Example:

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The only remedy for this problem is to start over.

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Legal remedies are available for breach of contract.

Synonym:

solution fix redress correction amendment

to set right (an undesirable situation)

Example:

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We need to remedy this situation immediately.

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The company promised to remedy the defects in the product.

Synonym:

rectify correct amend resolve fix