🇬🇧 Ill meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Ill describes a state of not feeling well, usually because of sickness. It can mean having a fever, a stomachache, or just feeling super tired. Sometimes, “ill” can also mean something really cool.

My dog pretended to be ill just to get extra belly rubs.

My little brother says he’s ill, but I saw him dancing five minutes ago.

I tried to rap like a pro, but instead of sounding ill, I just sounded weird.

Mom’s cooking experiment made the whole family ill for two days.

My alarm clock makes me ill every morning… or maybe I just hate waking up.

Sam eats ten sweet candies. He feels ill and sits on a chair. Now his tummy is ill, his face looks ill, and he says, 'I am ill.' A kind mum gives water and toast. He drinks, lies down, the cat sits near him, and soon he is less ill and smiles.

This word is at the A1 level, which means it is one of the first words you learn when starting English. It’s commonly used in everyday conversations and helps you communicate basic ideas like greetings, family, or daily activities.

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