Explanation at your level:
You use this word when you are sick. If you eat bad food, you might vomit. It means your stomach is empty. It is a very important word for doctors to know.
When you feel very sick, you might vomit. This is a common word in hospitals. You can say 'I feel like I am going to vomit' if you need help from a doctor.
The word vomit is the standard term for throwing up. It is used in medical contexts. It is more formal than 'puke' but less formal than 'emesis'. Use it when explaining your symptoms to a professional.
Vomit is a versatile verb. While it describes a physical action, it is also used figuratively to describe something disgusting. It is a standard term that fits well in most professional or medical discussions regarding health.
In advanced English, vomit is used both literally and metaphorically. You might describe a 'vomit-inducing' situation in a political or social commentary. It carries a strong, visceral connotation that writers use to evoke a powerful sense of disgust in their audience.
The term is deeply rooted in the Latin 'vomere'. In high-level literary or medical discourse, it serves as an precise descriptor of biological expulsion. Its usage requires an understanding of register; using it in polite company is a stylistic choice meant to emphasize the severity or the repulsive nature of a subject.
واژه در 30 ثانیه
- It means to expel stomach contents.
- It is a regular verb.
- It is a medical, neutral term.
- Use 'throw up' for casual speech.
When we talk about vomiting, we are describing a very specific bodily function where the stomach decides it needs to empty itself. It is not just about feeling unwell; it is a forceful expulsion of contents.
You will often hear people use this word when they have the flu, food poisoning, or motion sickness. It is a neutral term, though it is certainly not a pleasant topic to discuss during dinner!
Remember, while it is a common verb, it is usually reserved for situations involving genuine illness or physical reaction. Using it correctly helps others understand exactly how serious your health situation might be.
The English word 'vomit' comes directly from the Latin verb vomere, which means 'to spew forth' or 'to cast up.' It has been part of the English language since the 15th century.
Interestingly, the root vom- is linked to the Proto-Indo-European *wem-, which also implies a gagging or spitting sound. It is one of those rare words that has remained relatively stable in its phonetic structure over hundreds of years.
Historically, the word was used in both medical texts and common speech. While synonyms like 'puke' or 'throw up' have entered the lexicon as more casual alternatives, 'vomit' remains the standard, universally recognized term for the medical action.
You use vomit when describing a medical symptom. It is the standard term used by doctors, nurses, and in formal reports. It is neither overly clinical nor overly slangy.
Common collocations include 'vomit uncontrollably' or 'induced vomiting'. In a casual setting, you might say 'I felt like I was going to throw up,' but in a doctor's office, you would say 'I have been vomiting since this morning.'
Be careful with the register! Using 'vomit' in a very polite social setting can be jarring, so many people prefer the softer phrase 'being sick' or 'throwing up' to avoid being too graphic.
1. Make someone want to vomit: Used to describe something so disgusting or morally offensive that it causes a physical reaction. Example: His greed makes me want to vomit.
2. Vomit up: To forcefully release. Example: The volcano began to vomit up ash.
3. Spew forth: A more literary or dramatic way of saying vomit. Example: The pipe began to spew forth dirty water.
4. Heave: To make the sound or motion of vomiting. Example: I started to heave after smelling the spoiled milk.
5. Hurl: A very casual slang term for vomiting. Example: I felt like I was going to hurl on the roller coaster.
The verb vomit is a regular verb. Its past tense and past participle are vomited. The present participle is vomiting.
Pronunciation varies slightly between regions but generally follows the IPA /ˈvɒmɪt/ in British English and /ˈvɑːmɪt/ in American English. The stress is always on the first syllable.
It is rarely used as a noun in everyday speech, though 'a vomit' is technically possible in medical notes. It rhymes with words like 'comet' and 'grommet,' though these are rarely used in the same context!
Fun Fact
It shares a root with 'vomit-inducing' substances used in ancient medicine.
Pronunciation Guide
Short 'o' sound, sharp 't' at the end.
Longer 'a' sound, clear 't'.
Common Errors
- pronouncing the 't' as a 'd'
- stressing the second syllable
- adding an extra vowel sound
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to understand
Simple verb
Watch for register
Clear pronunciation
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
پیشرفته
Grammar to Know
Regular Verbs
vomit -> vomited
Gerunds
Vomiting is bad.
Examples by Level
I feel sick and I want to vomit.
I feel sick / want to vomit
Verb + to-infinitive
The baby vomited on my shirt.
Baby / vomited / on my shirt
Past tense
Do not vomit in the car.
No vomit / in car
Imperative
He vomited after the meal.
He / vomited / after meal
Past tense
I think I will vomit.
I / will / vomit
Future tense
She vomited all night.
She / vomited / all night
Duration
Did you vomit at school?
Did / you / vomit / at school?
Question form
Vomiting is not fun.
Vomiting / not fun
Gerund as subject
She felt like she was going to vomit.
The doctor asked if I had vomited.
He vomited because of the flu.
Please clean up the vomit.
I vomited twice this morning.
The smell made me want to vomit.
He vomited in the sink.
Stop making me want to vomit!
The patient vomited shortly after the medication.
He was vomiting blood and needed help.
The sea was so rough that everyone started vomiting.
I have been vomiting for three days now.
The sight of the accident made him vomit.
She had to stop the car because she felt like vomiting.
Vomiting is a common symptom of food poisoning.
He tried to hold back the urge to vomit.
The sheer brutality of the scene was enough to make anyone vomit.
The company's unethical behavior makes me want to vomit.
He was vomiting up his dinner after the intense workout.
Vomiting is the body's way of rejecting toxins.
The intense nausea led to uncontrollable vomiting.
She felt a wave of nausea and the urge to vomit.
The patient was treated for severe vomiting and dehydration.
It is a vomit-inducing experience to watch that show.
The political scandal was so corrupt it was enough to make the public vomit.
He described the conditions in the prison as vomit-inducing.
The volcano began to vomit forth clouds of ash and smoke.
She felt a visceral need to vomit at the sheer injustice of it all.
The medical report noted frequent episodes of vomiting.
His arrogance is truly vomit-inducing.
The patient's vomiting was a response to the chemotherapy.
The sight of the rotting food made him want to vomit.
The literary critic described the prose as a vomit of unrefined ideas.
The landscape seemed to vomit forth fire during the eruption.
He was overcome by a paroxysm of vomiting.
The social decay was so profound it elicited a desire to vomit.
The patient suffered from cyclic vomiting syndrome.
His speech was a vomit of vitriol and hatred.
The sheer volume of waste the factory vomited into the river was staggering.
She felt a sense of existential dread that made her want to vomit.
ترکیبهای رایج
Idioms & Expressions
"make someone want to vomit"
To be extremely disgusting
His lies make me want to vomit.
casual"vomit one's guts up"
To vomit very violently
He was vomiting his guts up after the party.
slang"spew one's heart out"
To vomit intensely
She was spewing her heart out in the bathroom.
slang"hurl one's cookies"
To vomit (childish slang)
He hurled his cookies on the bus.
slang"lose one's lunch"
To vomit
The smell made me lose my lunch.
casualEasily Confused
Both involve the mouth
Spit is saliva; vomit is stomach contents
He spit on the ground vs. He vomited in the sink.
Both are symptoms
Cough is from lungs; vomit is from stomach
She coughed from the dust vs. She vomited the food.
Both involve the stomach
Burp is gas; vomit is food
He burped after soda vs. He vomited the meal.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + vomit + prep
He vomited on the floor.
Subject + feel + like + vomiting
I feel like vomiting.
Subject + be + vomiting
She has been vomiting all day.
Subject + cause + someone + to + vomit
The smell caused him to vomit.
Vomit + up + object
He vomited up his medicine.
خانواده کلمه
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
مرتبط
How to Use It
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Formality Scale
اشتباهات رایج
Vomit is a medical term; it sounds clinical.
They are different biological processes.
Anatomy matters.
Vomiting is an action, not a feeling.
It is a regular verb.
Tips
Rhyme Time
Remember it rhymes with comet.
The Dinner Rule
Never use this word while eating.
Politeness
Say 'I am unwell' instead.
Regular Verb
Just add -ed.
Clear T
Make sure you pronounce the final T.
Don't use as noun
Use as a verb.
Latin Roots
It comes from 'vomere'.
Context
Learn it with 'nausea'.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Vomit rhymes with Comet; like a comet, it comes out fast.
Visual Association
A person leaning over a sink.
Word Web
چالش
Use the word in a sentence about a medical symptom.
ریشه کلمه
Latin
Original meaning: To spew forth
بافت فرهنگی
Avoid using it at the dinner table.
It is considered a 'taboo' or 'gross' word in polite social settings.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Doctor's office
- I have been vomiting.
- Is vomiting a symptom?
- How long have you been vomiting?
Travel
- I feel sea-sick.
- I might vomit.
- Do you have a bag?
Food poisoning
- I vomited after dinner.
- The food was bad.
- I cannot stop vomiting.
Conversation Starters
"Have you ever had food poisoning?"
"What do you do if you feel sick?"
"Do you get motion sickness when traveling?"
"How do you describe feeling unwell in English?"
"Is it polite to talk about sickness?"
Journal Prompts
Describe a time you were very sick.
Why is it important to use polite language?
How would you explain a medical symptom to a doctor?
Write a story about a character who gets sick on a boat.
سوالات متداول
8 سوالIt is not a swear word, but it is considered 'gross'.
Only if you are explaining a medical absence.
Vomited.
No, spitting is from the mouth, vomiting is from the stomach.
Use 'I was sick' instead.
Emesis.
Yes, it is grammatically correct.
It is common in medical contexts.
خودت رو بسنج
I feel sick, I think I will ___.
Vomit is the correct verb for feeling sick.
Which is a synonym for vomit?
Throw up is the common casual synonym.
Vomiting is a healthy daily habit.
It is a symptom of illness.
Word
معنی
Matching terms to definitions.
Subject-Verb-Object/Adverbial phrase.
امتیاز: /5
Summary
Vomit is the standard medical term for throwing up, but use it carefully as it can be a graphic word.
- It means to expel stomach contents.
- It is a regular verb.
- It is a medical, neutral term.
- Use 'throw up' for casual speech.
Rhyme Time
Remember it rhymes with comet.
The Dinner Rule
Never use this word while eating.
Politeness
Say 'I am unwell' instead.
Regular Verb
Just add -ed.
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