remedy
noun/ˈrɛmədi/
Frequency rank: #5,262 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a treatment or solution that cures a problem or relieves a condition.
Example sentence
The doctor suggested a simple remedy for the patient's sore throat.
Synonyms & related words
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