Drug ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Drug ( noun )

1. A substance used as a medication or in the preparation of medication.
2. A substance other than food intended to affect the structure or function of the body.

Origin:

Middle english drogge, from old english drugga; akin to old high german truccho drug, latin droga, greek thyktein to sacrifice.

Examples:

1. He was addicted to drugs.
2. The drug is used to treat headaches.
3. Drugs are being sold illegally on the street.
4. The drug has been tested for safety.
5. This is a powerful drug that should be used with care.

(As a verb)

Drug ( verb )

1. A substance used as a medication or in the preparation of medication.
2. A substance other than food intended to affect the structure or function of the body.

Origin:

Middle english drogge, from old english drugga; akin to old high german truccho drug, latin droga, greek thyktein to sacrifice.

Examples:

1. He was addicted to drugs.
2. The drug is used to treat headaches.
3. Drugs are being sold illegally on the street.
4. The drug has been tested for safety.
5. This is a powerful drug that should be used with care.