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The doctor checked my sore throat.
What does Doctor mean?
A doctor helps people stay healthy or get better.
Dictionary definition
A trained person who helps care for people's health and treat illness or injury.
Example sentences
Doctor in a sentence
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A doctor can explain how medicine should be used safely.
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The article described how doctors, nurses, and families work together to support patient care.
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Practice 1
What is a doctor?
A doctor is trained to help people with health, illness, and injury.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses doctor correctly?
This sentence uses doctor to mean a medical professional.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to doctor?
Physician is a formal word for a medical doctor.
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dok · ter · strongest beat: dok
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WordDoctor.
Partnoun.
MeaningDoctor means A doctor helps people stay healthy or get better.
ExampleExample: The doctor checked my sore throat.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- dok · ter
- Strongest beat
- dok
- Ending
- ter
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on dok.
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Synonyms
Words like Doctor
physicianA formal word for a medical doctor.
medical professionalA broader phrase for someone trained in healthcare.
Antonyms
Opposite words
patientA patient receives care from a doctor.
nonprofessionalSomeone without professional medical training.
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Word family
Doctor word family
Base word
doctor
noun
doctors
More than one doctor.
adjective
medical
Related to health care or medicine.
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Hint for students
A doctor helps people stay healthy or get better.
Common mix-up
Doctor is not the same as patient. Doctor means a doctor helps people stay healthy or get better.
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Read this model sentence: A doctor can explain how medicine should be used safely. Clue words: explain, how, medicine. Underline clue words that show why doctor fits instead of patient. Now write one new sentence that shows doctor without using the word doctor. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show doctor?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A doctor can explain how medicine should be used safely." Why does doctor fit better than patient?
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