illness
gb/ˈɪlnəs/ us/ˈɪlnəs/
A2
Inglés
~ 2400
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
A2
state
1
Poor health from disease
When someone is not healthy because they have a disease or other health problem.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] has [an illness]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'illness' with 'injury'; 'illness' refers to disease or poor health, not physical harm from accidents.
Sinónimos
sickness (More informal and sometimes less serious in tone; can also refer to nausea.)
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disease (More technical or medical; often refers to a specific diagnosed condition.)
Antónimos
health (Refers to a state of being physically and mentally well, the opposite of having an illness.)
Colocaciones
serious illness
|chronic illness
|mental illness
|recover from illness
|illness prevention
Temas
health
|medicine
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She missed two weeks of work due to a serious illness.
- Mental illness is an important public health issue.
- The doctor specializes in treating chronic illnesses like diabetes.
- His sudden illness forced him to cancel the trip.
- They are researching new ways to prevent infectious illnesses.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- My father has an illness and cannot work.
- She got better after a long illness.
- He is in bed because of his illness.
- The hospital helps people with many kinds of illness.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
illness
AFI
GB/ˈɪlnəs/
US/ˈɪlnəs/
Sílabas y acento
ill - ness (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (ill)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: illness
- Plural: illness, illnesses
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
mental illness
1/mˈɛntəl ˈɪlnəs/
fixed phrase
Disorder affecting mental health
A problem with the mind that affects how a person thinks, feels, or behaves.
Ejemplos
- Depression is a common type of mental illness.
- There is less stigma about mental illness today than in the past.
recover from illness
1/ɹɪkˈʌvɚ fɹˈʌm ˈɪlnəs/
fixed phrase
Get better after sickness
To become healthy again after being sick.
Ejemplos
- He took two weeks to recover from his illness.
- Good rest will help you recover from illness faster.
serious illness
1/sˈɪɹiəs ˈɪlnəs/
fixed phrase
Severe health condition
An illness that is very bad and can cause big problems for your health.
Ejemplos
- The charity supports children with serious illnesses.
- She was hospitalized due to a serious illness.
chronic illness
1/kɹˈɑnɪk ˈɪlnəs/
fixed phrase
Long-lasting illness
An illness that stays for a long time and usually cannot be cured completely.
Ejemplos
- Diabetes is a chronic illness that requires daily care.
- Diabetes is a common chronic illness affecting millions worldwide.
- Living with a chronic illness can be challenging.
- She was diagnosed with a chronic illness in her twenties.
terminal illness
1/tˈɚmɪnəl ˈɪlnəs/
fixed phrase
Illness causing eventual death
An illness that will cause death and cannot be cured.
Ejemplos
- The patient was diagnosed with a terminal illness.
- He was diagnosed with a terminal illness last year.
- She dedicated her last months to raising awareness about her terminal illness.
- Hospices provide care for people with terminal illnesses.