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Vocabulary Entry
ill
|adjective • adverb • noun • verb
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A
adjective
Not healthy; suffering from a disease or injury.
Example Sentences
"She has been feeling ill for a few days."
"The ill child was taken to the doctor."
"He reported ill feelings after the long trip."
A
adverb
In a bad or unfortunate manner.
Example Sentences
"The project was ill-conceived from the start."
"He spoke ill of his colleagues in front of the boss."
"The team performed ill during the match."
N
noun
A harmful or unpleasant situation or condition.
Example Sentences
"The community is addressing the ill of drug addiction."
"He wrote a book highlighting social ills."
"Ills of society can often be resolved through education."
V
verb
To make someone ill or to cause suffering.
Example Sentences
"The poison ill the creature over time."
"She was ill by the contagious disease that spread."
"The harsh conditions can ill the workers."