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- pronunciation:
- Il
nihs
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
Illness is the condition of being sick. If there is illness in a family, some members of the family are sick. They feel bad and probably have to stay in bed or maybe go to the hospital.
Illness seemed to be everywhere in the village that year.The bite of some spiders can cause illness.- synonyms:
- sickness
- antonyms:
- health, wellness
- similar words:
- disease, infection
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| definition 2: |
An illness is a disease or other thing wrong with your body that makes you feel sick.
Influenza is an illness caused by a virus. We often call it "the flu."Anna had a serious illness a few weeks ago. She had a high fever and a very bad cough. She is getting better now.- synonyms:
- disease, sickness
- similar words:
- disorder
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| related words: |
bug, trouble |
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