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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