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chronic

Pronunciation: [ˈkrɒnɪk]

Word

Learn how to use chronic in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “health”

(adjective) a word used to describe a health problem that lasts a long time or keeps coming back. Just like if someone has a headache that doesn’t go away for a long time, we might say they have a chronic headache.

Example

She has chronic asthma, which means she has to be careful with her breathing all the time.

Example

His cold was not chronic; it only lasted a few days and then went away completely.

Example

What kind of chronic conditions do people usually have?

Context: “behavior”

(adjective) a way to describe actions or habits that happen repeatedly over time, like when someone always forgets their homework. If someone is a chronic forgetter, they often forget things.

Example

She is a chronic overthinker, so she spends a lot of time worrying about small details.

Example

He is not a chronic procrastinator; he usually finishes his work on time.

Example

Do you know any chronic procrastinators in your class?

How to pronounce chronic

Pronunciation: [ˈkrɒnɪk]

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