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I took a medicine. vs I took medicine.

Both phrases are correct, but used in contexts that are different. "I took a medicine" is used when referring to a specific medicine that was taken, while "I took medicine" is used in a more general sense, without specifying a particular medicine.
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Last updated: July 09, 2024

I took a medicine.

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific medicine that was taken.

This phrase is used when you want to specify the particular medicine that was taken.

Examples:

  • I took a medicine for my headache.
  • She took a medicine to help with her allergies.

Alternatives:

  • I took some medicine.
  • I took the medicine prescribed by the doctor.

I took medicine.

This phrase is correct when referring to medicine in a general sense.

This phrase is used when you want to talk about taking medicine in a general or unspecified way.

Examples:

  • I took medicine for my cold.
  • He took medicine to relieve his pain.

Alternatives:

  • I took some medicine.
  • I took my medicine.

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