Meaning
Remedy has two main meanings:
- (noun) A way of solving a problem, correcting a fault, or curing an illness.
- (verb) To correct, improve, or fix something that is wrong or harmful.
Grammar and Usage
- Part of speech: noun, verb
- Noun usage: Often used with “for” → a remedy for a cold
- Verb usage: Often used with an object → remedy the situation
Sentence structures:
- remedy + problem/illness
- remedy for + noun
- remedy against + noun (less common, more formal)
Common Phrases
- legal remedy → a solution offered by law
- home remedy → a traditional or natural cure for illness
- remedy for injustice → a solution to unfairness
- remedy the situation → fix a problem
Collocations
- effective remedy
- natural remedy
- legal remedy
- remedy for disease
- remedy for error
- remedy against fraud
Examples
- The doctor gave her a natural remedy for her sore throat.
- Laughter is often considered a good remedy for stress.
- The government introduced new policies to remedy the economic crisis.
- He tried a traditional home remedy to cure his headache.
- The company took steps to remedy the software errors.
- Education is the best remedy for ignorance.
- The judge provided a legal remedy for the victims.
- They are working hard to remedy the damage caused by the storm.
Synonyms or Related
- cure
- solution
- treatment
- fix
- repair
- resolve
Antonym
- harm
- aggravation
- injury
- damage