How do you spell Antidote?
Correct spelling
antidote
Remember: ANTI (against) + DOTE (give) - given against poison, ends in -dote
Why is antidote spelled this way?
From Greek antidoton, given against. ANTI (against) + DIDONAI (to give). An antidote is something given against poison — a counter-gift to neutralize harm.
Common misspellings of antidote
antedoteantidotantadoteantidote
Example
The doctor quickly administered an antidote to counteract the snake's venom.