CEFR B1

allergy

noun

Meaning

A condition in which a person has a negative physical reaction to a particular food, substance, or environmental factor.

Examples

She developed a severe allergy to pollen during the spring.
Many people have a dust mite allergy, which causes sneezing and itchy eyes.

Synonyms: sensitivity, intolerance, hypersensitivity

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allergy (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈælərdʒi/

Definition

A condition in which a person has a negative physical reaction to a particular food, substance, or environmental factor.

Examples

She developed a severe allergy to pollen during the spring.
Many people have a dust mite allergy, which causes sneezing and itchy eyes.
The doctor asked about his medical history, specifically any known allergies.

How to Use allergy

allergy to (prepositional phrase): Indicating the specific substance or factor that causes the adverse reaction. — "She has an allergy to cats."
allergy symptoms (collocation): The physical signs or effects of an allergic reaction. — "Common allergy symptoms include sneezing, itching, and a runny nose."

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