Simple meaning
What does Illness mean?
Illness means being sick.
Dictionary definition
A condition of being sick.
Example sentences
Illness in a sentence
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We looked up illness in health vocabulary class.
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The reading passage used illness in a science context.
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Synonyms
Words like Illness
healthRelated term used in health contexts.
bodyNearby meaning in body-related vocabulary.
Antonyms
Opposite words
wellGeneral contrast where suitable.
healthyContrast used in basic health vocabulary.
Word family
Illness word family
Base word
illness
noun
illness
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does illness mean?
Illness means illness means being sick.
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