Synonyms for

Tablets

Verb / ˈtæblʌts / Another word for tablets — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Tablets are small, flat, and round or oval-shaped pills that are swallowed as medicine or vitamin supplements.

Synonyms & similar words

pad tab padofpaper lozenge pill tablet pills capsules medication drugs meds vitamins supplements doses medicine remedies pharmaceuticals antibiotics analgesics tranquilizers antidepressants prescriptions diuretics sedatives stimulants antihistamines

Synonyms by register

Formal

slabs panels sheets tableaus

Informal

pads boards slates

Literary

tablets of stone inscriptions tablets of law

Antonyms

chairs desks surfaces stands plinths platforms

Common collocations

  • writing tablets
  • stone tablets
  • clay tablets
  • digital tablets
  • tablet computer
  • tablet device
  • tablet screen
  • tablet PC

Word family

noun tablet

Usage note

The word 'tablets' can refer to both physical writing surfaces and electronic devices. Ensure context clarifies which meaning is intended.

Example sentences

  1. The doctor prescribed tablets for my headache.
  2. My mom gives me tablets to boost my immunity.
  3. I have a hard time swallowing tablets without water.
  4. Some tablets are chewable and taste like candy.
  5. Tablets can cause side effects like nausea and dizziness.

Quotes

  • The tablets of my heartache are the ones that keep me awake at night.
  • Tablets are like magic beans that make you feel better.
  • Tablets are the modern-day elixir of life.

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