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sick

Pronunciation: [/ˈsɪk/]

Word

Learn how to use sick in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “health”

(adjective) feeling unwell or ill, possibly with symptoms like a fever, cough, or stomachache. When you have a cold or flu, you feel sick.

Example

She stayed home from school because she was sick with a cold.

Example

He is not sick; he's as healthy as a horse.

Example

Are you feeling sick today?

Context: “disgusted”

(adjective) feeling disgusted or repulsed by something. When something is gross or makes you uncomfortable, you might say it's sick.

Example

The smell of rotten eggs made her feel sick.

Example

He finds horror movies sick and prefers comedies.

Example

Do scary movies make you feel sick?

Context: “slang”

(noun) something that is very impressive or cool. When you think something is really awesome or amazing, you might say it's sick.

Example

That skateboarding trick was sick; everyone cheered.

Example

I don't understand why people think skydiving is sick.

Example

Do you think the new movie is going to be sick?

How to pronounce sick

Pronunciation: [/ˈsɪk/]

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