Word DOCTOR: meanings, synonyms & antonyms
doctor
🇺🇸 [ˈdɒktər]
Meanings
A person who is qualified to treat and diagnose illnesses and injuries. It can also refer to someone with a doctoral degree in a particular field.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed some medication for the flu.
- She is a doctor specializing in pediatric care.
- You should see a doctor if the pain persists.
- He visited the doctor for a routine checkup.
- The doctor recommended surgery to treat the condition.
Synonyms
physician
•
medical practitioner
•
surgeon
Antonyms
patient
•
non-medical
•
ill person