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sickness

/ˈsɪknəs/
sick · ness ˈsɪk · nəs
English Definition
n. the state of being ill or unwell
中文释义
疾病，生病
Significado en Español
enfermedad
한국어 뜻
병
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bệnh tật
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Example Sentence

He missed school due to sickness.

他因为生病没去上学。

Synonyms
illness disease ailment
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “sickness”:

  1. A illness
  2. B vigor
  3. C wellness
  4. D vitality
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A — illness. “sickness” means n. the state of being ill or unwell

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The strange ______ kept him in bed for nearly two whole weeks.

  1. A health
  2. B sickness
  3. C strength
  4. D energy
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B — sickness. “sickness” means n. the state of being ill or unwell

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Common questions about “sickness”

What does “sickness” mean?

sickness — n. the state of being ill or unwell. In Chinese: 疾病，生病.

How do you pronounce “sickness”?

sickness is pronounced /ˈsɪknəs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sick · ness.

How do you use “sickness” in a sentence?

He missed school due to sickness. (他因为生病没去上学。)

What are synonyms for “sickness”?

illness, disease, ailment — all close in meaning to sickness (n. the state of being ill or unwell).

Is “sickness” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. sickness appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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