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Ill

ɪl
Very common
~ 2400
~ 2400, Very common
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Sick or unwell, Morally wrong or evil, Unfavorable or unfortunate

Ill - Meanings

Sick or unwell

Example: She felt ill and decided to stay home from work.
Usage: formal/informalContext: daily life, healthcare
Note: Commonly used to describe physical discomfort or sickness.

Morally wrong or evil

Example: His ill intentions were revealed when he was caught stealing.
Usage: formalContext: ethical discussions, literature
Note: Often used to describe malicious or harmful behavior.

Unfavorable or unfortunate

Example: It would be ill-advised to go out without an umbrella in this weather.
Usage: formalContext: advice, warnings
Note: Used to caution against poor decisions or actions.

Ill's synonyms

sick

Sick refers to being unwell or unhealthy, often experiencing physical discomfort or symptoms of illness.
Example: She felt sick and decided to stay home from work.
Note: Ill can be a more general term for not being in good health, whereas sick specifically refers to feeling unwell or experiencing symptoms of illness.

unwell

Unwell means not feeling physically or mentally well, experiencing discomfort or symptoms of illness.
Example: After eating the spoiled food, he felt unwell and had to lie down.
Note: Ill can be used to describe a broader range of health conditions, while unwell specifically refers to feeling physically or mentally not well.

ailing

Ailing refers to being in poor health or experiencing a decline in health.
Example: The ailing patient was admitted to the hospital for further treatment.
Note: Ill is a more general term for not being in good health, whereas ailing specifically implies a state of poor health or declining health.

Ill expressions, common phrases

Feel under the weather

This phrase means to feel unwell or sick.
Example: I'm feeling a bit under the weather today, so I might not go to the party.
Note: It implies a general feeling of slight illness rather than a specific serious condition.

Be a picture of health

This phrase refers to someone who appears very healthy and fit.
Example: Despite his age, he's always been a picture of health.
Note: It emphasizes the outward appearance of health rather than any specific health condition.

In poor health

This phrase indicates that someone is not in good physical condition.
Example: She's been in poor health for a while now and needs to see a doctor.
Note: It suggests a more serious and ongoing state of unwellness compared to just being temporarily ill.

As sick as a dog

This phrase means to be extremely ill or unwell.
Example: After eating that spoiled food, I was as sick as a dog all night.
Note: It emphasizes the severity of the illness, likening it to the extreme discomfort experienced by a sick dog.

Off-color

This phrase means to appear slightly unwell or not one's usual self.
Example: She looked a bit off-color at the party, so I asked if she was feeling okay.
Note: It focuses on the visible signs of illness rather than the internal feeling of being ill.

Under the weather

This phrase means to feel slightly unwell or not in good health.
Example: I think I caught a cold; I've been feeling under the weather all day.
Note: It conveys a sense of mild illness or discomfort, often due to minor sickness or fatigue.

Off sick

This phrase means to be absent from work or school due to illness.
Example: She's been off sick for a week with the flu.
Note: It specifically refers to being away from responsibilities like work or school because of illness.

Ill everyday (slang) expressions

Poorly

Poorly is a common slang term used to describe feeling unwell or sick.
Example: I've been feeling poorly all week, I think I might have the flu.
Note: 'Poorly' is a more informal and straightforward way to convey feeling unwell compared to using 'ill.'

Out of sorts

Out of sorts means to feel slightly unwell or not quite yourself.
Example: I've been feeling out of sorts lately, I haven't been sleeping well.
Note: This term is more about feeling a bit off mentally or physically than specifically being 'ill.'

Peaked

Peaked means to feel weak or unwell, especially in appearance.
Example: I'm feeling a bit peaked today, I might need to take it easy.
Note: This term is often used to describe feeling physically unwell, similar to 'ill,' but with a focus on looking unwell.

Off

Off is a colloquial term to describe feeling unwell or not quite right.
Example: I'm feeling off today, I think I ate something that didn't agree with me.
Note: This term is more informal and casual than using 'ill' or 'sick.'

Ill - Examples

The patient is feeling ill.
The smell of the garbage is really ill.
His ill intentions were obvious.

Ill grammar

Ill - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)
Lemma: ill
Conjugations
Adjective, comparative (Adjective, comparative): worse, iller
Adjective, superlative (Adjective, superlative): worst, illest
Adjective (Adjective): ill
Adverb (Adverb): ill
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): ills, ill
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): ill
Syllabification and Stress
ill Contains 1 syllables: ill
Phonetic transcription: ˈil
ill , ˈil (The red syllable is stressed)

Ill - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
ill: ~ 2400 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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