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Remedy Definition, Usage & Key Differences (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：cure or treatment (remedy)

remedy 🔊

/ˈrem.ə.di/

A substance or treatment used to cure an illness or relieve pain.

Remedy illustrated by a soothing herbal tea for healing and comfort.

cure or treatment 🔊

➕

/ˈkjʊər ɔːr ˈtriːtmənt/

A substance or specific action taken to cure a disease, heal an injury, or relieve symptoms like pain or discomfort.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：初级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 're-' (again) + 'mederi' (to heal). Literally means 'to heal again'.

💡 Mnemonic

To REpair a MEDical emergencY, you need a REMEDY.

📖 Example

My grandmother's remedy for a sore throat is a warm drink made with honey and lemon. 🔊 My grandmother's remedy for a sore throat is a warm drink made with honey and lemon.

🔗 Collocations

home remedy – a simple treatment prepared at home using common ingredients

herbal remedy – a treatment made from plants

seek a remedy – to look for a cure or treatment

🔄 Synonyms

cure (n.) – Something, such as medicine or therapy, that relieves or ends a disease.

treatment (n.) – Medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury.

solution (n.) – A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation, often used in a medical context metaphorically.

🚫 Antonyms

poison (n.) – A substance that causes illness, injury, or death.

disease (n.) – A disorder of structure or function in an organism that causes specific symptoms.

harm (n.) – Physical or mental damage or injury.

🌱 Derivatives

remedial (adj.) – Intended to correct or improve deficient skills or provide a remedy.

remediable (adj.) – Capable of being cured or corrected.

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'remedy' entered English via Old French from Latin 'remedium', meaning 'a cure'. The root 'mederi' is also the source of 'medical' and 'medicine', firmly linking the word to the concept of healing.

Meaning 2：solution or fix (remedy)

remedy 🔊

/ˈrem.ə.di/

A way of solving or correcting a problem, mistake, or bad situation.

Remedy as a fix shown by hands repairing a cracked ceramic vase.

solution or fix 🔊

➕

/ˈsɒljuːʃən ɔːr fɪks/

A means of solving or correcting a problematic situation, mistake, or injustice, often used in legal, business, or technical contexts.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：中级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The only remedy for the project's delay is to work extra hours this weekend. 🔊 The only remedy for the project's delay is to work extra hours this weekend.

🔗 Collocations

legal remedy – a means of enforcing a right or redressing a wrong through legal action

judicial remedy – a remedy ordered by a court of law

effective remedy – a solution that successfully solves the problem

🔄 Synonyms

solution (n.) – A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.

fix (n.) – An action taken to correct a problem, often informal.

corrective (n.) – Something that is intended to put right a fault or deficiency.

🚫 Antonyms

problem (n.) – A matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful.

issue (n.) – An important topic or problem for debate or discussion.

cause (n.) – The reason something happens or exists, often leading to a problem.

🌱 Derivatives

remediable (adj.) – Capable of being cured or corrected.