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illness

ill·ness

illness

 
 
pronunciation:
Il nihs
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the state or condition of being ill; sickness.
She missed a day of work because of illness.Illness was rampant in the village during that time.Many of the workers had succumbed to illness in recent weeks.
synonyms:
morbidity, sickness
antonyms:
health, wellness
similar words:
ailment, disease, indisposition, infection, infirmity, valetudinarianism
definition 2: a particular disease that can affect multiple people, or a particular infection or sickness in an individual.
Tuberculosis is a serious illness.The hospital has treated people with a wide range of illnesses.He has a grave illness and is in the hospital.Her illness was difficult to treat, but she recovered.
synonyms:
ailment, disease, infirmity, sickness
similar words:
affliction, disorder, ill, malady
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