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Advil
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A brand name for ibuprofen, a common over-the-counter pain and inflammation reliever.
"She took an Advil for her headache before the meeting."
How to Use Advil
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA well-known brand of ibuprofen, used for pain, fever, and inflammation.
When to use it
A trademark; used informally in everyday speech much like a generic term for ibuprofen, especially in the US.
Word Forms
Advils plural
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She took an _____ for her headache before the meeting.