illness

/ˈɪlnəs/ noun A2 Neutral

Daily Life

Meaning

An illness is when a person is not healthy and feels sick.

💡 Illness can be used for both minor and major health problems.

Example Sentences

I stayed home from school because of my illness .

She stayed home because of her illness .

She stayed home from work because of her illness .

Word in Context

Anna is at home today . She has an illness and she feels tired . Her mother makes tea and Anna drinks it slowly . She will sleep early and she hopes to feel better tomorrow .

Common Phrases

common cold serious illness

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