CEFR A2

sickness

noun

Meaning

The state of being ill or having a disease.

Examples

The doctor diagnosed the sickness as a common flu.
She suffered from morning sickness during her pregnancy.

Synonyms: illness, disease, malady, ailment

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sickness (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪknəs/

Definition

The state of being ill or having a disease.

Examples

The doctor diagnosed the sickness as a common flu.
She suffered from morning sickness during her pregnancy.
The long journey brought on a terrible sickness.

How to Use sickness

sickness and health (idiom): Used to refer to all conditions of life, especially in the context of marriage vows. — "They promised to love each other in sickness and health."

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