CEFR A2

rash

noun

Meaning

A collection of red spots on the skin, often caused by an allergic reaction or illness.

Examples

The doctor diagnosed a mild heat rash on the baby's neck.
He developed a strange rash after touching poison ivy.

Synonyms: spotty, blotchy, eruption

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rash (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ræʃ/

Definition

A collection of red spots on the skin, often caused by an allergic reaction or illness.

Examples

The doctor diagnosed a mild heat rash on the baby's neck.
He developed a strange rash after touching poison ivy.
The medication can cause a skin rash as a side effect.

How to Use rash

rash decision (collocation): A decision made too quickly without careful thought. — "Investing all his savings in that startup was a rash decision."
rash of (prepositional phrase): A sudden series of unpleasant events. — "There has been a rash of burglaries in the neighborhood recently."

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