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tablet

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of tablet

1 a number of sheets of writing paper glued together at one edge
  • you'll need to use your writing tablet to record all the information that the real estate agent is likely to reel off
Synonyms of tablet

notepad, pad
Words Related to tablet

scratch pad

album, notebook, scrapbook

booklet, pamphlet
2 a small mass containing medicine to be taken orally
  • take two tablets of the medication every eight hours
Synonyms of tablet

cap, capsule, lozenge, pill
Words Related to tablet

cure, drug, medication, medicinal, pharmaceutical, physic, remedy, specific

miracle drug, wonder drug

potion, preparation

dosage, dose

drop, gelcap

bolus, pilule

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