vitamins
nounUK /ˈvɪtəmɪnz/
US /ˈvaɪtəmɪnz/
Vitamins are tiny things in food that help your body stay healthy and strong.
Eating fruits and vegetables gives your body the vitamins it needs.
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2. Pills or tablets that contain these nutrients and are taken as a supplement.
The doctor told her to take vitamins every morning.
3. Essential substances required in small amounts for normal growth and metabolism.
Vitamin C is important for keeping your immune system working well.
4. A category of organic compounds classified by letters such as A, B, C, D, E, and K.
Different vitamins do different jobs in the body.