Meaning of Advil | Babel Free

Definitions

A brand name for ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.

US, countable, uncountable

Examples

“two laps into our first walk, my dad needed to sit down. His back and legs were killing him. "You'll be okay," I assured him. "You just need to shake off the rust." I gave him a couple of Advil and, after a few minutes, urged him back onto the track.”

“She handed Apple over two Advils, turned on the tap, and filled a glass of water, which she also handed her. “It will help. Trust me. Sailor does it all the time when she goes out in heels. She takes two Advils and swears she can last four hours longer on her feet.””

““It’s not that I’m skeptical of pharmaceuticals—I love an Advil—but because of the cancer experience, I’ve also realized how amazing holistic medicine can be,” she says.”

“Milk thistle, calcium, high-rise, boot cut / Advil, black jeans, blue jeans”

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