Sick Person

Pronunciation: /sɪk ˈpɝːsən/

Definitions of sick person

noun a person who is unwell or suffering from an illness or disease

Example Sentences

A1 The sick person needs to rest and drink plenty of water.

A2 I saw a sick person at the doctor's office yesterday.

B1 The sick person was prescribed antibiotics to help with their infection.

B2 The nurse provided care and comfort to the sick person in the hospital.

C1 The sick person's condition worsened despite the doctor's best efforts.

C2 The sick person's family gathered around to offer support during their illness.

Examples of sick person in a Sentence

formal The doctor is attending to a sick person in the emergency room.

informal I heard there's a sick person in the hospital.

slang Yo, there's a sick person at the clinic, man.

figurative She's like a sick person, always needing attention and care.

Grammatical Forms of sick person

• past tense: was a sick person
• plural: sick people
• comparative: sicker person
• superlative: sickest person
• present tense: is a sick person
• future tense: will be a sick person
• perfect tense: has been a sick person
• continuous tense: is being a sick person
• singular: a sick person
• positive degree: sick person
• infinitive: to be a sick person
• gerund: being a sick person
• participle: sick person

Origin and Evolution of sick person

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sick' originated from Old English 'seoc' meaning 'ill, diseased'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sick' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings beyond just physical illness, including mental health issues and general feelings of discomfort or unease.