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Exam: IELTS

sick

IPA: /sɪk/

KK: /sɪk/

adjective

Definition: Feeling unwell or having a disease; also used to describe something that is unhealthy or in poor condition.

Example: She stayed home from school because she felt sick.

noun

Definition: People who are ill or unwell, often referred to collectively.

Example: The hospital is providing care for the sick during the flu season.

verb

Definition: To cause someone or something to vomit or to set a dog on someone.

Example: He sicked the dog on the intruder.

sicken

IPA: /ˈsɪkən/

KK: /ˈsɪkən/

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel ill or to make someone feel disgusted.

Example: The smell of the spoiled food began to sicken her.

sickened

IPA: /ˈsɪkənd/

KK: /ˈsɪkənd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling disgusted or revolted by something.

Example: She felt sickened by the sight of the dirty dishes piled in the sink.

verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel disgusted or nauseated; to make someone feel ill.

Example: The smell of the rotten food sickened her.

sickening

IPA: /ˈsɪkənɪŋ/

KK: /ˈsɪkənɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing a feeling of disgust or nausea; something that is very unpleasant or revolting.

Example: The sickening smell of rotten food filled the room.

sickeningly

IPA: /ˈsɪkənɪŋli/

KK: /ˈsɪkənɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes a feeling of disgust or nausea, often used to describe something that is excessively unpleasant or distasteful.

Example: The movie was sickeningly violent, making many viewers uncomfortable.

sicker

IPA: /ˈsɪkər/

KK: /ˈsɪkər/

adjective

Definition: Feeling unwell or having a disease, especially in a more severe way than usual.

Example: After catching a cold, I felt even sicker than before.

sickly

IPA: /ˈsɪkli/

KK: /ˈsɪkli/

adjective

Definition: Having a weak or unhealthy appearance; often associated with illness or lack of strength.

Example: The sickly child stayed home from school because he was not feeling well.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone or something to become weak or unhealthy.

Example: The constant stress sicklies her spirit, making it hard for her to enjoy life.

sickness

IPA: /ˈsɪk.nəs/

KK: /ˈsɪk.nəs/

noun

Definition: A state of being unwell or having a disease, often causing discomfort or pain.

Example: She stayed home from school because of her sickness.

sideline

IPA: /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

KK: /ˈsaɪdˌlaɪn/

noun

Definition: A line that marks the side of a sports field or court, or the area outside the playing area where coaches and spectators are located.

Example: The players waited on the sideline for their turn to enter the game.

transitive verb

Definition: To remove someone or something from active involvement or participation in an activity or event.

Example: The coach decided to sideline the injured player for the rest of the season.

sidereal

IPA: //saɪˈdɪəriəl//

KK: /saɪˈdɪr i əl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the stars or constellations; often used in astronomy to describe time or measurements based on the position of stars.

Example: Astronomers use sidereal time to track the positions of celestial objects.

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