What does “doctor” mean?
- 1
nouna person trained to treat sick or injured people
You should see a doctor about that cough.
- 2
nouna person with the highest university degree
She’s a doctor of history.
Doctor at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈdɑktər/ · DAHK-ter
How to use “doctor” correctly
“Go to the doctor” means visit a doctor’s office; “see a doctor” means get medical help.
Common phrases with “doctor”
- see a doctor
- go to the doctor
- family doctor
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