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Grade 6
(an-ti-bi-ot-ic) 5 syllables

Definition

noun. a medicine that helps kill or stop the growth of bacteria.

Example Sentence

An antibiotic will kill the infection.

More Example Sentences

She took the antibiotic for ten days to feel better.

Synonyms

medicine; drug; treatment

Antonyms

infection

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antibiotic
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Rhymes

  • aquatic
  • biotic
  • chaotic
  • despotic
  • erotic
  • exotic
  • hypnotic
  • narcotic
  • neurotic
  • psychotic
  • quixotic
  • robotic

  • astronautic
  • idiotic
  • patriotic
  • semiotic
  • symbiotic

  • antibiotic
  • unpatriotic
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