caffeine

noun/ˈkæfiːn/

Frequency rank: #6,248 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

a natural stimulant found in coffee, tea, and some soft drinks that increases alertness.

Illustration for the English word “caffeine”

Example sentence

She avoids drinking coffee because caffeine makes her feel anxious.

Synonyms & related words

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