English · Adjectives

sick

/sɪk/

[/sɪk/]

ill, unwell

Beginneradjective

Definition

Affected by illness; not well.

Example

She felt sick all morning and decided to stay home from work.

She felt sick all morning and decided to stay home from work.

Etymology

From Old English 'seoc' (ill).

How & Where It’s Used

A very common word for being ill.

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