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Lena stayed home because she felt sick.
What does Sick mean?
not feeling well.
Dictionary definition
Not healthy; feeling ill or unwell.
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Sick in a sentence
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A sick plant may have drooping leaves or dry soil.
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The nurse explained that rest and fluids can help a sick student recover.
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What does sick mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to sick?
Ill is close in meaning to sick in this context.
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Which word is a useful contrast for sick?
Healthy contrasts with sick in this context.
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MeaningSick means not feeling well.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
healthyUse when someone is well.
wellUse when someone feels normal and not ill.
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Word family
Sick word family
Base word
sick
adjective
sicker
More sick.
adjective
sickest
Most sick.
noun
sickness
The state of being sick.
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Hint for students
not feeling well.
Common mix-up
Sick is not the same as healthy. Sick means not feeling well.
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Read this model sentence: A sick plant may have drooping leaves or dry soil. Clue words: plant, may, drooping. Underline clue words that show why sick fits instead of healthy. Now write one new sentence that shows sick without using the word sick. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show sick?
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