allergic
gb/əlˈɚd͡ʒɪk/ us/əlˈɚd͡ʒɪk/
B1
Inglês
~ 9000
Acepções
0 acepção
adjective
B1
property
1
having a medical allergy
Having a health problem where your body reacts badly to something, like food, animals, or medicine.
Padrão de uso:
be allergic to [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say *"I have allergic to peanuts"*. The correct structure is *"I am allergic to peanuts"* or *"I have an allergy to peanuts"*. Also, *"I am allergy to"* is incorrect; use the adjective *allergic*, not the noun *allergy*, after *am/is/are*.
Sinônimos
sensitive (Can describe reacting badly to something, but is broader and not always a medical allergy.)
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hypersensitive (More technical; often used in medical contexts for very strong reactions.)
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intolerant (Often used for foods (e.g. lactose intolerant) and may suggest digestive problems rather than an immune reaction.)
Antônimos
tolerant (Describes someone whose body can accept a substance without a bad reaction.)
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not allergic (Plain opposite that simply states the absence of an allergy.)
Colocações
be allergic to peanuts
|be allergic to cats
|allergic reaction
|allergic symptoms
|severely allergic
|mildly allergic
Temas
health
|medicine
|daily life
Exemplos
- I'm allergic to peanuts, so I always check the ingredients.
- She's seriously allergic to bee stings and carries an EpiPen.
- If you're allergic to cats, this apartment might not be a good choice.
- He found out he was allergic to penicillin after breaking out in hives.
- Our son is allergic to dairy, so we use plant-based milk at home.
Exemplos para estudantes
- My brother is allergic to milk.
- I am allergic to cats and dogs.
- She is allergic to some kinds of fruit.
- He cannot eat shrimp because he is allergic to it.
- Are you allergic to any medicine?
adjective
informal
B2
property
2
strongly disliking something
Really not liking something and trying to stay away from it, often said as a joke.
Padrão de uso:
be allergic to [something]
Erro comum:
Learners may think this always means a real medical problem. In contexts like *"allergic to hard work"* or *"allergic to change"*, it is figurative and means the person strongly dislikes or avoids these things. It should not be used in serious medical situations as a joke unless the context is clearly informal.
Sinônimos
averse (More formal; suggests a strong dislike or desire to avoid something.)
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cannot stand (Spoken and informal; focuses more on strong dislike than avoidance.)
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hostile to (Stronger and more emotional; suggests active opposition rather than just avoidance.)
Antônimos
fond of (Describes liking or enjoying something instead of disliking it.)
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keen on (Informal; means very interested in or enthusiastic about something.)
Colocações
allergic to responsibility
|allergic to commitment
|allergic to hard work
|allergic to change
Temas
emotions
|attitude
|daily life
|communication
Exemplos
- He's allergic to paperwork and leaves all the forms to his assistant.
- I'm allergic to drama, so I stay out of office gossip.
- She seems allergic to commitment and never stays in a relationship for long.
- Our manager is allergic to risk and prefers very safe decisions.
- They're practically allergic to change and fight every new idea.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I am allergic to meetings that are too long.
- He is allergic to cleaning and never does it.
- She says she is allergic to early mornings.
- My friend is allergic to talking about money.
- They are allergic to any kind of rule.
unknown
technical
C1
property
3
caused by an allergy
Describing a reaction or health problem that happens because of an allergy.
Padrão de uso:
allergic [reaction/symptoms/response] to [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse *"allergic"* with general *"sick"* or *"ill"*. An *allergic reaction* is a specific medical response caused by an allergen, not just any bad feeling or illness.
Sinônimos
atopic (Technical medical term often used for allergy-related conditions like dermatitis or asthma.)
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hypersensitivity (Usually a noun; refers to an excessive immune response, often used in medical writing instead of 'allergic'.)
Antônimos
non-allergic (Used in medicine to show that a reaction or condition is not caused by an allergy.)
Colocações
allergic reaction
|allergic response
|allergic disease
|allergic rhinitis
|allergic asthma
Temas
medicine
|science
|health
Exemplos
- The patient developed an allergic reaction to the new antibiotic.
- Doctors diagnosed her with allergic asthma triggered by dust mites.
- He was treated immediately for an acute allergic response.
- The test confirmed that his rash was due to an allergic contact dermatitis.
- Allergic rhinitis is commonly known as hay fever.
Exemplos para estudantes
- She had an allergic reaction to the medicine.
- The doctor said it was an allergic problem, not an infection.
- He got an allergic skin rash after touching the plant.
- This nose problem is an allergic disease.
- They are studying how allergic reactions start in the body.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
allergic
AFI
GB/əlˈɚd͡ʒɪk/
US/əlˈɚd͡ʒɪk/
Sílabas e tonicidade
al - ler - gic (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ler)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: allergic
Família de palavras
Core family
allergy
noun B1
Related words
allergen
noun
allergist
noun
Negative and opposite forms
non-allergic
adjective
Advanced or less common
allergenic
adjective
hypoallergenic
adjective
allergically
adverb
Expressões
allergic reaction
1/əlˈɚd͡ʒɪk ɹiˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
harmful body response to allergen
A sudden bad change in the body, like a rash, swelling, or trouble breathing, that happens because of an allergy.
Exemplos
- She had an allergic reaction after eating shrimp.
- An allergic reaction can be life-threatening if it is very strong.
- The doctor told him to go to the hospital if he ever has another allergic reaction.
be allergic to
1/bˈi əlˈɚd͡ʒɪk tə/
fixed phrase
have an allergy to something
To have a medical problem where your body reacts badly to a specific thing, such as food, animals, or medicine.
Exemplos
- Many children are allergic to cow's milk.
- If you are allergic to nuts, you should avoid this cake.
- He's allergic to cats, so we keep the doors closed when he visits.
have an allergic reaction
1/hˈæv ən əlˈɚd͡ʒɪk ɹiˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
experience an allergic reaction
To suddenly get symptoms like a rash, swelling, or trouble breathing because of an allergy.
Exemplos
- He had an allergic reaction after taking the medicine.
- If you have an allergic reaction, seek medical help immediately.
- Some people have an allergic reaction within minutes of eating peanuts.