poison meaning
poison :
toxin, venom
noun
▪ The snake has a deadly poison.
▪ The snake has a deadly toxin.
▪ Be careful of the poison in the bottle.
▪ Be careful of the toxin in the bottle.
paraphrasing
▪ toxin – poison
▪ venom – poison
▪ toxin – harmful substance
▪ harmful substance – poison
poison :
harm, contaminate
verb
▪ He poisoned the water supply.
▪ He contaminated the water supply.
▪ They poisoned the enemy's food.
▪ They harmed the enemy's food.
paraphrasing
▪ contaminate – poison
▪ harm – poison
▪ taint – poison
▪ corrupt – poison
Pronunciation
poison [ˈpɔɪ.zən]
The word is pronounced as 'poi-zən' with the stress on the first syllable.
Common phrases and grammar about poison
poison - Common meaning
noun
toxin, venom
verb
harm, contaminate
Part of Speech Changes for "poison"
▪ poisonous (adjective) – capable of causing death or illness
▪ poisoner (noun) – someone who poisons
▪ poisonously (adverb) – in a harmful way
▪ poisonously (adverb) – in a deadly way
Common Expressions with "poison"
▪ drink poison – consume a harmful substance
▪ poison the water – contaminate the water
▪ poisonously affect – harm in a deadly way
▪ use poison – apply a harmful substance
Important examples of poison in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, poison can refer to harmful substances in various contexts like safety or environment.
Example of a confusing word: potion (a liquid with magical properties)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
As a noun, poison is used to describe harmful substances; as a verb, it describes the act of contaminating.
poison
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
chemical poison
a harmful chemical substance used in industries.
poison someone’s reputation
damage someone's reputation
Differences between similar words and poison
poison
,
toxic
differences
Poison refers to substances that can harm or kill, while toxic refers to the degree of harm.
poison
,
venom
differences
Poison is a general term for harmful substances, while venom specifically refers to poisonous substances produced by animals.
Words with the same origin as poison
The origin of poison
The word 'poison' comes from the Latin 'potio,' meaning a drink or potion.
Word structure
It has the root 'potio' (drink) and the suffix '-son' which does not separately stand. So, the composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is 'potio' (drink). Words with the same root include 'potion' and 'potable.'
