Pronunciation: /ɪl/
noun an illness or disease
A1 I feel ill and need to see a doctor.
A2 She caught a cold and started feeling ill.
B1 The medication helped alleviate his ills.
B2 Despite his physical ills, he maintained a positive attitude.
C1 The doctor diagnosed him with a chronic illness.
C2 The illness had a profound impact on her quality of life.
adjective suffering from an illness or disease; not in good health
A1 She felt ill after eating the spoiled food.
A2 He stayed home from work because he was feeling ill.
B1 The doctor prescribed medication to help with his chronic illness.
B2 Despite feeling ill, she still managed to complete her presentation.
C1 His illness required him to undergo surgery for treatment.
C2 The severity of his illness necessitated a prolonged hospital stay.
adverb in a poor or unsatisfactory way
A1 She felt ill after eating too much candy.
A2 He performed poorly on the test because he was feeling ill.
B1 The doctor advised her to stay home from work if she was feeling ill.
B2 Despite feeling ill, she still managed to complete the project on time.
C1 The athlete pushed through the pain and illness to win the championship.
C2 Even though he was feeling ill, he insisted on attending the important meeting.
formal The patient was diagnosed with a serious illness and was admitted to the hospital.
informal I'm feeling a bit ill today, so I think I'll stay home and rest.
slang I can't go out tonight, I'm feeling really ill.
figurative The corruption within the company was like a cancer, slowly making the organization ill.
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