vomit
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈvɒmɪt/
KK: /ˈvɑːmɪt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To forcefully expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth, often due to illness or nausea.
Example
After eating too much candy, he felt sick and had to vomit.
Tense Forms
Past: vomited
Past Participle: vomited
Conversation
I felt so sick after that meal; I thought I might vomit.
Oh no! What did you eat?
Just some old leftovers that didn’t taste right.
Yikes, that's the worst! I've been there before.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
spit
regurgitate
heave
Antonyms
retain
hold
absorb
noun
Definition
The substance that comes out of the stomach through the mouth, often when someone is sick.
Example
After eating too much candy, he felt sick and had to vomit.
Conversation
I heard that the party last night ended with someone getting sick.
Oh no, did they actually vomit?
Yeah, apparently it was pretty messy!
transitive verb
Definition
To forcefully expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth.
Example
After eating too much candy, he felt sick and had to vomit.
Tense Forms
Past: vomited
Past Participle: vomited
Conversation
I can't believe how sick I felt after that roller coaster ride.
Yeah, I heard some people actually vomit after going on those rides.
I thought I was going to be one of them for a moment!
Root Explanation
Vomit → It originates from the Latin word 'vomere' (meaning to discharge or throw up). The word 'vomit' refers to the act of discharging the contents of the stomach through the mouth.
Memory Tip
Think of the Latin 'vomere' which means to 'discharge' — this helps you remember that 'vomit' is the act of throwing up.
Visually Confused Words
omit
upvomit
revomit
bevomit