Pronunciation: /ˈsɪknəs/
noun a condition of being ill or unhealthy; disease or illness
A1 I have a sickness and need to see a doctor.
A2 Her constant sickness prevented her from attending school regularly.
B1 The sickness spread quickly throughout the village, causing concern among the residents.
B2 The outbreak of a new sickness in the region led to a public health emergency.
C1 The scientist dedicated her career to studying the origins of various sicknesses.
C2 The government implemented strict measures to control the spread of the sickness and protect the population.
verb not applicable
A1 I sickness easily when I eat too much junk food.
A2 She sicknessed after eating the expired food.
B1 The doctor advised him to rest at home to avoid sicknessing further.
B2 The medication helped to prevent him from sicknessing during the trip.
C1 The company's strict hygiene protocols aim to sickness any potential outbreaks.
C2 Despite her weakened immune system, she managed to sickness the flu going around the office.
adjective not applicable
A1 She has a sickness that keeps her from going to school.
A2 The doctor prescribed medication to treat his sickness.
B1 The sickness spread quickly throughout the village.
B2 The sickness outbreak was contained after strict quarantine measures were put in place.
C1 The scientist conducted research to find a cure for the mysterious sickness.
C2 The government issued a warning about the potential dangers of the new sickness strain.
adverb not applicable
A1 She looked at him sickness.
A2 He walked slowly sickness.
B1 The dog barked loudly sickness.
B2 The music played softly sickness in the background.
C1 The crowd cheered enthusiastically sickness at the concert.
C2 The actor performed brilliantly sickness in the play.
pronoun not applicable
A1 My sickness is getting worse.
A2 Her sickness prevented her from going to work.
B1 The doctor prescribed medication for my sickness.
B2 His sickness was diagnosed as a severe case of pneumonia.
C1 The sickness of the elderly population is a major concern for healthcare providers.
C2 The sickness of the entire village was attributed to contaminated water sources.
preposition not applicable
A1 I stayed home due to sickness.
A2 She missed the meeting because of sickness.
B1 The company offers paid sick leave for employees who experience sickness.
B2 Despite her sickness, she managed to complete the project on time.
C1 His chronic sickness prevented him from traveling abroad.
C2 The severity of her sickness required immediate medical attention.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I stayed home due to sickness.
A2 She missed work because of sickness.
B1 Despite her sickness, she managed to complete the project.
B2 His sickness prevented him from traveling.
C1 The sudden onset of sickness caught everyone by surprise.
C2 Her persistent sickness led to several visits to the doctor.
interjection not applicable
A1 Sickness! I need to see a doctor.
A2 I can't come to work today, sickness has taken over.
B1 Sickness, such a terrible feeling.
B2 Despite the sickness, she managed to finish the project on time.
C1 The sudden onset of sickness caught everyone by surprise.
C2 She tried to hide her sickness, but her pale complexion gave it away.
article not applicable
A1 Sickness can make you feel very weak.
A2 She missed work due to a sudden sickness.
B1 The doctor prescribed medication to help with his sickness.
B2 The sickness spread quickly throughout the community.
C1 His sickness was diagnosed as a rare genetic disorder.
C2 The sickness epidemic was declared a national emergency.
formal The sickness spread rapidly throughout the community, causing concern among health officials.
informal I had to call in sick to work because of my sudden sickness.
slang I feel like I'm coming down with some nasty sickness, I hope it's not the flu.
figurative The sickness of greed had taken hold of the company, leading to unethical behavior.
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