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B1 Verb (third-person singular present) / Noun (plural) #8 الأكثر شيوعاً 9 دقيقة للقراءة

vomits

الأكثر شيوعاً #8

تدرّب عليها أمثلة ملاحظات ونصائح vomits في 30 ثانية

الشرح vomits in your Level:

At the A1 level, you should know that 'vomits' is a word for being very sick. It is what happens when food comes out of your mouth because your stomach is unhappy. You might use it to tell a teacher or a parent that a friend is ill. For example: 'He vomits because he ate too much candy.' It is a simple but important word for talking about health. Most A1 learners will use 'is sick' more often, but 'vomits' is the specific action. Remember to use the 's' at the end when talking about one person (he, she, or a name like Maria).

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the A2 level, you can use 'vomits' to describe symptoms more clearly. You understand that it is a verb used for the third person (he/she/it). You might use it when talking to a doctor or explaining why someone cannot come to school. You can also start to use it with simple adverbs like 'often' or 'sometimes'. For example: 'My cat sometimes vomits after eating grass.' You should also know that 'vomit' (without the 's') is the noun for the stuff that comes out, but 'vomits' is the action that the person does.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using 'vomits' in various contexts, including medical and descriptive. You understand that it is a more formal or direct word than 'throws up'. You can use it to describe reactions to medicine, travel, or food poisoning. You also begin to see the word in news reports or stories. For example: 'The passenger vomits due to the rough sea.' You should be careful with subject-verb agreement and know that 'vomits' is only for singular subjects in the present tense.

At the B2 level, you can use 'vomits' metaphorically and in more complex sentence structures. You understand the nuances between 'vomits', 'regurgitates', and 'retches'. You might use 'vomits' to describe a volcano or a machine in a creative writing piece. For example: 'The chimney vomits thick, black smoke into the clear blue sky.' You are also aware of the social register of the word and know when it is appropriate to use it versus a more polite euphemism like 'indisposed' or 'ill'.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the C1 level, you recognize 'vomits' as a precise term often used in literature to create a visceral or disgusting atmosphere. You can analyze its use in complex texts where it might represent a character's internal disgust or a societal failure. You understand the rare use of 'vomits' as a plural noun in technical or archaic contexts. You can use the word fluently in academic discussions about biology or medicine without hesitation, and you can distinguish it from related terms like 'emesis' or 'projectile vomiting' with ease.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of 'vomits'. You understand its etymological roots and its place in the history of the English language. You can use it in highly sophisticated metaphorical ways, such as 'The printing press vomits propaganda,' to convey deep-seated criticism. You are aware of how the word functions in various dialects and registers, and you can use it to achieve specific rhetorical effects in your writing or speaking. You also understand the medical complexities associated with the term in professional healthcare discourse.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

تدرّب عليها أمثلة ملاحظات ونصائح

vomits في 30 ثانية

Vomits is the verb form used for 'he', 'she', or 'it' to describe throwing up.
It is a direct and somewhat graphic word used in medical and descriptive contexts.
It can be used metaphorically to describe machines or nature ejecting substances.
Common synonyms include 'throws up', 'is sick', and the formal 'regurgitates'.

The word vomits primarily functions as the third-person singular present form of the verb 'to vomit'. It describes the physiological process where a person or animal forcefully expels the contents of their stomach through the mouth. This action is usually involuntary and is triggered by the body's need to rid itself of something harmful, such as toxins, spoiled food, or pathogens. However, it can also be a symptom of various underlying conditions, ranging from simple motion sickness and pregnancy-related morning sickness to more severe medical emergencies like intestinal blockages or viral infections. In a broader sense, the word can be used metaphorically to describe the act of forcefully or uncontrollably ejecting something, such as a machine that 'vomits' out smoke or a person who 'vomits' words in a fit of rage.

Medical Context: In clinical settings, when a doctor notes that a patient 'vomits', they are documenting a specific symptom known as emesis. This is a critical diagnostic marker that helps healthcare professionals narrow down the cause of an illness. For instance, if a patient vomits bile, it suggests a different issue than if they vomit undigested food.

The toddler often vomits when he gets too excited or runs immediately after eating a heavy meal.

Beyond the physical act, 'vomits' can also appear as a plural noun, though this is significantly less common in everyday English. In this rare usage, it refers to multiple instances of the act or the actual substances expelled. You might find this in older medical texts or specific forensic reports where 'the vomits' are analyzed for chemical content. In modern English, however, we almost always use the singular 'vomit' to refer to the substance, and 'vomits' remains the active verb form used for subjects like 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

Figurative Usage: Writers often use 'vomits' to create a sense of disgust or overwhelming output. For example, 'The broken pipe vomits sewage into the street' creates a much stronger, more visceral image than simply saying the pipe is leaking.

Every time the volcano erupts, it vomits a thick cloud of ash and molten rock into the atmosphere.

Animal Behavior: In biology, 'vomits' is used to describe defensive or digestive mechanisms. For example, certain birds vomit food to feed their young, or some animals vomit to distract predators.

The mother bird vomits partially digested worms to ensure her chicks receive enough nutrients.

He vomits whenever he travels by sea because of his severe vestibular sensitivity.

The old radiator vomits rusty water whenever the pressure gets too high in the winter.

Using the word vomits correctly requires an understanding of subject-verb agreement and context. Since it is the third-person singular form, it must follow subjects like 'he', 'she', 'it', or a singular noun. It is most commonly used in present tense descriptions of recurring events or general truths. For example, 'The patient vomits frequently' describes a habitual or ongoing condition. If you are talking about a single event in the past, you would use 'vomited'. If you are talking about yourself, you would use 'vomit'.

Grammar Rule: Subject-Verb Agreement: The 's' at the end of 'vomits' is the standard marker for the third-person singular present. It is incorrect to say 'They vomits' or 'I vomits'. Correct: 'She vomits.' Incorrect: 'The children vomits.'

Whenever she eats shellfish, her body reacts violently and she vomits within minutes.

In descriptive writing, 'vomits' can be paired with adverbs to provide more detail about the intensity or frequency of the action. Adverbs like 'uncontrollably', 'projectile', 'repeatedly', or 'violently' are common companions. These help the reader understand the severity of the situation. For instance, 'The dog vomits uncontrollably' suggests a much more urgent medical situation than simply 'The dog vomits'.

Using 'Vomits' as a Noun: While rare, you might see 'vomits' as a plural noun in technical reports. 'The forensic team collected several vomits from the scene' implies they collected samples from different locations or times.

The machine vomits out a stream of plastic scraps every time the blade gets jammed.

Metaphorical Application: When used metaphorically, the word often implies a lack of control or a disgusting surplus. 'The internet vomits information at us' suggests that the information is overwhelming and perhaps of low quality.

He vomits excuses every time he fails to meet a deadline, never taking responsibility.

The storm drain vomits debris onto the sidewalk after every heavy rainfall.

The engine vomits black smoke, signaling that the fuel mixture is far too rich.

You are most likely to encounter the word vomits in medical, scientific, or highly descriptive contexts. In everyday conversation, people often find the word a bit too graphic or 'medical' for casual use. Instead, you might hear phrases like 'he's throwing up' or 'she's being sick'. However, in a hospital or a veterinary clinic, 'vomits' is the standard way to describe the symptom. A nurse might say to a doctor, 'The patient in room 402 vomits every time we administer the medication'.

In Literature and Media: Authors use 'vomits' to evoke a strong physical reaction in the reader. It is common in horror, gritty realism, or naturalistic writing. In news reports about environmental disasters, you might hear that a 'factory vomits pollutants into the river'.

The documentary explains how the whale vomits ambergris, a valuable substance used in perfumes.

In educational settings, specifically biology or health classes, 'vomits' is used as a technical term. Students learn about the 'emetic reflex' and how the brain's medulla oblongata triggers the process. Here, the word is used without the social stigma or 'gross-out' factor it might have in a cafeteria. Similarly, in veterinary medicine, it is a routine term used to describe a pet's health status.

Parenting and Childcare: Parents often use the word when reporting symptoms to a pediatrician. 'My son vomits every morning' is a clear, unambiguous way to communicate a health concern that requires attention.

The report states that the volcano vomits lava at irregular intervals, making the area dangerous.

The cat vomits hairballs occasionally, which is a normal part of its grooming routine.

In the movie, the possessed character vomits green liquid to shock the audience.

One of the most frequent mistakes with vomits is confusing its part of speech or failing to match it with the correct subject. Because the word ends in 's', many learners assume it is a plural noun by default. While it can be a plural noun, its primary role in modern English is as a third-person singular verb. Using 'they vomits' is a common error; the correct form for plural subjects is 'they vomit'.

Mistake 1: Subject-Verb Disagreement: Incorrect: 'The patients vomits.' Correct: 'The patient vomits' or 'The patients vomit.' Always ensure the 's' matches a singular third-person subject.

Incorrect: He vomit every time he rides the roller coaster. Correct: He vomits every time.

Another mistake is using 'vomits' when the speaker actually means 'nausea'. Nausea is the feeling of wanting to vomit, whereas 'vomits' is the physical act. Saying 'He vomits all day' implies he is physically expelling food constantly, which is a medical emergency. If he just feels like he might, you should say 'He feels nauseous all day'.

Mistake 2: Confusing Noun and Verb: In the sentence 'There are many vomits on the floor', the word is used as a plural noun. While technically possible, it sounds very unnatural. It is better to say 'There is vomit on the floor' (using the uncountable noun).

Incorrect: She vomits her lunch yesterday. Correct: She vomited her lunch yesterday.

Incorrect: The medicine vomits the child. Correct: The medicine makes the child vomit.

English has a vast array of words to describe the act of vomiting, ranging from clinical terms to extremely informal slang. Choosing the right one depends entirely on your audience and the level of formality required. Vomits sits in the middle—it is accurate and medical but can be seen as too graphic for polite company.

Regurgitates vs. Vomits: 'Regurgitates' often implies food that hasn't reached the stomach yet or is brought back up intentionally (like a bird feeding chicks). 'Vomits' implies a forceful expulsion from the stomach itself.

While a person vomits due to illness, a cow regurgitates its cud as a normal part of digestion.

In casual settings, 'throws up' is the most common phrasal verb. In the UK, 'is sick' is the standard polite way to say someone vomits. If you want to be more descriptive of the physical sensation, 'heaves' or 'retches' describes the muscle contractions that happen when someone is trying to vomit or is about to vomit.

Ejects vs. Vomits: 'Ejects' is a neutral, mechanical term. 'Vomits' is biological and carries a connotation of sickness or disgust. You wouldn't say a person 'ejects' their dinner unless you were being humorous or clinical.

The patient retches for several minutes before he finally vomits.

The broken ATM spews (or metaphorically vomits) cash into the street after the software glitch.

How Formal Is It?

حقيقة ممتعة

The word 'vomitorium' is often mistakenly thought to be a room where Romans went to vomit after feasts, but it actually refers to the wide exit passages in stadiums that 'vomited' people out into the streets.

دليل النطق

UK /ˈvɒm.ɪts/

US /ˈvɑː.mɪts/

First syllable (VOM-its)

يتقافى مع

comets plummet's sonnets bonnets prompts (near rhyme) limits (near rhyme) habits (near rhyme) spirits (near rhyme)

أخطاء شائعة

Pronouncing the 'o' like 'home' (vohmits).
Adding an extra 't' sound at the end.
Failing to pronounce the final 's' clearly.
Confusing the vowel sound with 'varmits'.
Stress on the second syllable (vom-ITS).

مستوى الصعوبة

القراءة 3/5

Easy to recognize but requires context to distinguish verb from noun.

الكتابة 4/5

Learners often forget the 's' or misspell the word.

التحدث 3/5

Pronunciation is straightforward, but social appropriateness is tricky.

الاستماع 2/5

Clear phonetic profile makes it easy to hear.

ماذا تتعلّم بعد ذلك

المتطلبات الأساسية

sick stomach eat mouth food

تعلّم لاحقاً

nausea regurgitate emetic digest expel

متقدم

hyperemesis gastrointestinal reflux bile projectile

قواعد يجب معرفتها

Third Person Singular -s

He vomits (Correct) vs. He vomit (Incorrect).

Present Simple for Habits

She vomits every morning during her pregnancy.

Transitive vs. Intransitive

He vomits (intransitive) vs. He vomits his lunch (transitive).

Gerund as Subject

Vomiting is a common symptom of the flu.

Passive Voice (Rare)

The food is vomited up by the bird.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

أمثلة حسب المستوى

He vomits because he is sick.

Il vomit parce qu'il est malade.

Third-person singular present 's'.

The baby vomits after drinking milk.

Le bébé vomit après avoir bu du lait.

Subject 'The baby' is singular.

She vomits when she eats bad fish.

Elle vomit quand elle mange du mauvais poisson.

Present simple for a general truth.

My dog vomits in the car.

Mon chien vomit dans la voiture.

Singular subject 'My dog'.

He vomits every time he is nervous.

Il vomit chaque fois qu'il est nerveux.

Frequency adverb 'every time'.

The cat vomits on the rug.

Le chat vomit sur le tapis.

Action in the present.

She vomits if the room is too hot.

Elle vomit si la pièce est trop chaude.

Conditional 'if' clause.

He vomits and then he feels better.

Il vomit et ensuite il se sent mieux.

Sequence of actions.

The patient vomits twice a day.

Le patient vomit deux fois par jour.

Describing a medical frequency.

She often vomits during long flights.

Elle vomit souvent pendant les longs vols.

Adverb of frequency 'often'.

The child vomits whenever he has a fever.

L'enfant vomit chaque fois qu'il a de la fièvre.

Conjunction 'whenever'.

He vomits if he drinks too much soda.

Il vomit s'il boit trop de soda.

Cause and effect.

The puppy vomits because it ate a toy.

Le chiot vomit parce qu'il a mangé un jouet.

Reasoning with 'because'.

She vomits when she smells strong perfume.

Elle vomit quand elle sent un parfum fort.

Sensory trigger.

The athlete vomits after the hard race.

L'athlète vomit après la course difficile.

Physical exertion context.

He vomits because the medicine is very strong.

Il vomit parce que le médicament est très fort.

Side effect description.

The victim vomits as a reaction to the poison.

La victime vomit en réaction au poison.

Formal noun 'victim'.

She vomits frequently due to her chronic illness.

Elle vomit fréquemment en raison de sa maladie chronique.

Prepositional phrase 'due to'.

The engine vomits black smoke into the air.

Le moteur vomit de la fumée noire dans l'air.

Metaphorical use for a machine.

He vomits uncontrollably after the surgery.

Il vomit de manière incontrôlable après la chirurgie.

Adverb 'uncontrollably'.

The volcano vomits ash over the nearby village.

Le volcan vomit des cendres sur le village voisin.

Nature personification.

She vomits every time she thinks about the accident.

Elle vomit chaque fois qu'elle pense à l'accident.

Psychological trigger.

The sea is so rough that everyone vomits.

La mer est si agitée que tout le monde vomit.

Result clause 'so... that'.

He vomits bile because his stomach is empty.

Il vomit de la bile parce que son estomac est vide.

Specific medical detail 'bile'.

The factory vomits toxic waste into the local river.

L'usine vomit des déchets toxiques dans la rivière locale.

Metaphorical use in environmental context.

She vomits with such force that she breaks a blood vessel.

Elle vomit avec une telle force qu'elle se brise un vaisseau sanguin.

Intensifier 'such force that'.

The broken pipe vomits sewage onto the pristine beach.

Le tuyau cassé vomit des eaux usées sur la plage immaculée.

Contrast between 'sewage' and 'pristine'.

He vomits words of hatred whenever he sees his rival.

Il vomit des paroles de haine chaque fois qu'il voit son rival.

Abstract metaphorical use.

The dragon vomits fire in the final scene of the movie.

Le dragon vomit du feu dans la scène finale du film.

Mythological context.

She vomits up the truth after hours of interrogation.

Elle vomit la vérité après des heures d'interrogatoire.

Phrasal verb variation 'vomits up'.

The machine vomits out hundreds of tickets per minute.

La machine vomit des centaines de billets par minute.

Describing high-speed output.

He vomits in disgust at the sight of the rotting meat.

Il vomit de dégoût à la vue de la viande pourrie.

Prepositional phrase 'in disgust'.

The novel describes how the city vomits its poor into the streets.

Le roman décrit comment la ville vomit ses pauvres dans les rues.

Sociological metaphor.

The patient vomits persistently, suggesting a neurological issue.

Le patient vomit de façon persistante, ce qui suggère un problème neurologique.

Adverb 'persistently' and participle clause.

The gutter vomits a torrent of rainwater during the monsoon.

Le caniveau vomit un torrent d'eau de pluie pendant la mousson.

Descriptive imagery.

He vomits his breakfast as the gravity of the news hits him.

Il vomit son petit-déjeuner alors que la gravité de la nouvelle le frappe.

Temporal clause 'as'.

The abyss vomits forth monsters in the ancient myth.

L'abîme vomit des monstres dans le mythe antique.

Archaic phrasal construction 'vomits forth'.

She vomits because her body rejects the transplanted organ.

Elle vomit parce que son corps rejette l'organe transplanté.

Biological rejection context.

The internet vomits a constant stream of useless data.

Internet vomit un flux constant de données inutiles.

Technological metaphor.

The wounded soldier vomits blood, a sign of internal trauma.

Le soldat blessé vomit du sang, signe d'un traumatisme interne.

Appositive phrase 'a sign of...'.

The text explores how the protagonist vomits his existential dread.

Le texte explore comment le protagoniste vomit son angoisse existentielle.

Philosophical metaphor.

The earth vomits its hidden riches through the mining shaft.

La terre vomit ses richesses cachées par le puits de mine.

Poetic personification of the earth.

The political system vomits corruption at every level of government.

Le système politique vomit la corruption à tous les niveaux du gouvernement.

Systemic metaphor.

He vomits a litany of complaints without offering any solutions.

Il vomit une litanie de plaintes sans proposer de solutions.

Metaphor for speech.

The architecture vomits light into the atrium through the skylight.

L'architecture vomit de la lumière dans l'atrium par le puits de lumière.

Aesthetic metaphor.

The patient vomits bile, indicative of a severe biliary obstruction.

Le patient vomit de la bile, ce qui indique une obstruction biliaire sévère.

Technical medical adjective 'indicative'.

The sea vomits the wreckage of the ship onto the rocky shore.

La mer vomit les débris du navire sur le rivage rocheux.

Natural force metaphor.

The play vomits the audience back into the cold reality of the night.

La pièce vomit le public dans la réalité froide de la nuit.

Experiential metaphor.

تلازمات شائعة

projectile vomits

frequently vomits

uncontrollably vomits

repeatedly vomits

violently vomits

vomits bile

vomits blood

vomits ash

vomits smoke

vomits excuses

العبارات الشائعة

vomits his guts out

— To vomit very intensely and for a long time.

After the bad seafood, he vomits his guts out.

vomits at the thought

— To be so disgusted by an idea that it causes a physical reaction.

She almost vomits at the thought of eating insects.

vomits with rage

— To be so angry that it causes physical sickness (metaphorical).

He practically vomits with rage when he sees the injustice.

vomits out information

— To speak very quickly and without filtering, often under pressure.

The witness vomits out information to the police.

vomits light

— A poetic way to describe a very bright source of light.

The sun vomits light over the horizon.

vomits lava

— The standard way to describe a volcanic eruption.

The mountain vomits lava every century.

vomits hairballs

— A specific action associated with cats.

My cat vomits hairballs every week.

vomits acid

— A medical condition or a description of a sci-fi monster.

The alien vomits acid to melt the door.

vomits in fear

— A physical reaction to extreme terror.

The soldier vomits in fear before the battle.

vomits for attention

— To fake or induce vomiting to get noticed (psychological).

The child sometimes vomits for attention.

يُخلط عادةً مع

vomits vs nausea

Nausea is the feeling; vomits is the action.

vomits vs regurgitates

Regurgitates is often less forceful or involves undigested food.

vomits vs retches

Retching is the motion of trying to vomit without anything coming out.

تعبيرات اصطلاحية

"to vomit one's spleen"

— To vent one's extreme anger or frustration.

He vomits his spleen in every editorial he writes.

Literary

"vomit-inducing"

— Something so disgusting or bad that it makes you want to be sick.

The smell in the locker room was vomit-inducing.

Informal

"to vomit a secret"

— To reveal a secret suddenly and uncontrollably.

Under pressure, he vomits the secret to his friends.

Metaphorical

"sick to one's stomach"

— A related idiom meaning to feel very nauseous or upset.

The news made him feel sick to his stomach.

Common

"to heave one's heart out"

— To vomit with great effort and emotion.

She heaves her heart out after the breakup.

Dramatic

"toss one's cookies"

— A humorous American idiom for vomiting.

He's about to toss his cookies after that spin.

Slang

"drive the porcelain bus"

— A slang idiom for vomiting into a toilet.

He spent the night driving the porcelain bus.

Slang

"pray to the porcelain god"

— Another slang term for vomiting in a toilet.

Too much beer led him to pray to the porcelain god.

Slang

"blow chunks"

— A graphic slang term for vomiting.

I think he's going to blow chunks.

Slang

"liquid laugh"

— An Australian slang term for vomiting.

He had a bit of a liquid laugh after the party.

Slang

سهل الخلط

vomits vs vomit

It is the base form and the noun.

'Vomits' is only for he/she/it in the present or plural instances.

I vomit (I) vs. He vomits (He).

vomits vs vomited

Past tense form.

'Vomits' is happening now or habitually; 'vomited' happened before.

He vomits every day vs. He vomited yesterday.

vomits vs vomiting

The -ing form.

'Vomiting' is the continuous action or the noun for the act.

He is vomiting now vs. He vomits often.

vomits vs vomitus

Medical term.

'Vomitus' is the formal noun for the substance itself.

The vomitus was green.

vomits vs emetic

Related medical term.

An 'emetic' is a substance that *makes* someone vomit.

Syrup of ipecac is an emetic.

أنماط الجُمل

He/She vomits.

She vomits.

Subject vomits after [Noun].

He vomits after dinner.

Subject vomits because [Clause].

The cat vomits because it ate grass.

Subject [Adverb] vomits [Noun].

The volcano violently vomits lava.

Subject vomits [Metaphorical Noun].

The city vomits its secrets.

As [Clause], Subject vomits.

As the realization hits, he vomits.

Subject vomits up [Noun].

She vomits up the medicine.

The [Machine/Nature] vomits [Object].

The pipe vomits waste.

عائلة الكلمة

الأسماء

vomit

vomiter

vomiting

vomitus

الأفعال

vomit

vomited

vomiting

الصفات

vomitous

vomit-inducing

مرتبط

emesis

nausea

regurgitation

retching

queasiness

سجّل مجاناً لرؤية جميع الأمثلة

كيفية الاستخدام

frequency

Common in medical and descriptive writing; less common in polite speech.

أخطاء شائعة

They vomits. → They vomit.
The 's' ending is only for third-person singular (he, she, it).
He vomitts. → He vomits.
The word 'vomit' does not double the 't' when adding 's'.
She vomits her dinner yesterday. → She vomited her dinner yesterday.
Use the past tense 'vomited' for completed actions in the past.
The vomits are on the floor. → The vomit is on the floor.
'Vomit' is usually an uncountable noun; 'vomits' as a noun is very rare.
He feels vomits. → He feels nauseous.
'Vomits' is an action; 'nauseous' is the feeling of wanting to do the action.

نصائح

Subject-Verb Check

Always check if your subject is singular. 'The dog vomits' is correct. 'The dogs vomits' is wrong.

Use Euphemisms

If you are at a dinner party, say 'He is feeling unwell' instead of 'He vomits'.

Metaphorical Power

Use 'vomits' to describe a chimney or a pipe to give your writing a gritty, industrial feel.

Be Specific

When talking to a doctor, mention *what* the person vomits (e.g., food, bile, or blood).

Single 'T'

Remember there is only one 't' in 'vomits'. Don't double it like in 'omitted'.

Short 'I'

The second syllable 'its' has a very short 'i' sound, like in 'it'.

Avoid Repetition

If you've used 'vomits' once, try 'throws up' or 'is sick' to keep your writing interesting.

Cat Context

When a cat 'vomits' hairballs, it's usually normal, but if it 'vomits' food constantly, see a vet.

Identify Metaphors

When you see a volcano 'vomiting', remember it's a personification of a natural event.

Context Clues

If you hear 'vomits' in a movie, look for signs of disgust or illness to understand the character's state.

احفظها

وسيلة تذكّر

VOM-its: Think of a **V**olcano **O**pening **M**outh and throwing out its contents.

ربط بصري

Imagine a person holding a bucket (the 'V' shape) while they are sick.

Word Web

Stomach Sick Mouth Nausea Expel Food Illness Reaction

تحدٍّ

Try to use 'vomits' in a sentence about a machine, then a volcano, then a person to see the different ways it works.

أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Latin 'vomitare', which is a frequentative form of 'vomere', meaning 'to spew or throw up'. It entered Middle English via Old French 'vomir'.

المعنى الأصلي: To discharge from the stomach through the mouth.

Indo-European (Latinate)

السياق الثقافي

Be sensitive when using this word around people with eating disorders (bulimia) or those with severe phobias of vomiting (emetophobia).

Avoid using the word 'vomits' while people are eating; it is considered very impolite.

The Exorcist (movie) - famous scene where the character vomits green pea soup. Stand By Me (movie) - the 'Lard-Ass' story featuring a mass vomiting event. Monty Python's The Meaning of Life - the Mr. Creosote sketch.

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سياقات واقعية

At the Doctor's

He vomits after eating.
She vomits blood.
How often he vomits?
He vomits bile.

Travel/Motion Sickness

He vomits on boats.
She vomits in the car.
The child vomits on planes.
He vomits if he reads.

Describing a Volcano

It vomits lava.
It vomits ash.
The mountain vomits fire.
It vomits smoke.

Pet Care

The cat vomits hairballs.
The dog vomits grass.
He vomits his kibble.
She vomits after walks.

Metaphorical/Industrial

The pipe vomits oil.
The chimney vomits soot.
The ATM vomits cash.
The city vomits noise.

بدايات محادثة

"Does your cat ever vomit hairballs in the middle of the night?"

"What should a person do if their child vomits after a head injury?"

"Why do you think some people vomit when they are extremely nervous?"

"Have you ever seen a movie where a character vomits for dramatic effect?"

"Is it true that a volcano 'vomits' lava, or is that too dramatic a word?"

مواضيع للكتابة اليومية

Describe a time you felt so disgusted by something that you felt like you might vomit.

Write a poem about a volcano that 'vomits' its internal fire onto the world.

Discuss the social stigma surrounding the word 'vomits' compared to 'is sick'.

Imagine a machine that 'vomits' out lost memories. What would they look like?

Write a medical report for a fictional character who vomits every time they tell a lie.

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It can be both, but it is much more commonly used as a verb (the third-person singular present form). As a noun, it refers to multiple instances of vomiting, which is rare.

No, that is grammatically incorrect. You should say 'They vomit'. 'Vomits' is only for singular subjects like 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

'Vomits' is more formal and clinical. 'Throws up' is the standard informal phrasal verb used in everyday conversation.

It's not 'rude' like a swear word, but it is very graphic. In polite company, it's better to say someone 'is sick' or 'is unwell'.

The plural is 'vomits', but usually, 'vomit' is treated as an uncountable noun, so you just say 'there is vomit'.

Use 'regurgitates' when talking about birds feeding their young, or when food comes back up before it has been fully digested in the stomach.

Yes, it is a common metaphorical use to describe the forceful ejection of lava and ash.

It means the person is expelling blood from their stomach, which is a serious medical emergency called hematemesis.

Yes, metaphorically. For example, 'The printer vomits paper' if it is outputting very fast or messily.

'Vomits' is neutral/medical, while 'pukes' is slang and can be considered gross or disrespectful.

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