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Definition of advil

advil

/ˈæd.vɪl/
ad · vil
Plural:Advils
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advil Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American A trademarked brand of over-the-counter ibuprofen medication used to relieve pain, reduce fever, and decrease inflammation, or an individual tablet or capsule of this medication.

Example

"She took two Advil with a glass of water to relieve her afternoon headache."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

advertising
advertorial
advice
advil
advisability
advisable
advisably

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Advil. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/advil
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