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- pronunciation:
- Il
nihs
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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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
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| 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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| related words: |
bug, complaint, condition, cross, malaise, nausea, trouble |
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