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illness (noun)

An illness is a period of being sick or a specific health problem. It describes a state where your body or mind is not working correctly and you feel unwell.

💬 Example

"He missed school today because of a sudden illness."

💡 Memory Tip

I Look Low (ILL) Now Every Single Saturday (NESS) because of my illness.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
sickness disease ailment malady condition
⚠️ Common Mistakes

→ I have an illness.

→ He is ill.

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