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symptom

Pronunciation: [ˈsɪmptəm]

Word

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

Context: “health”

(noun) a sign that something might be wrong with your body or mind. If you have a headache or a sore throat, those are symptoms that you could be getting sick.

Example

The doctor said that a sore throat is a common symptom of a cold.

Example

She didn't have any symptoms at all, so the doctor was not worried.

Example

What symptoms are you experiencing right now?

Context: “condition”

(noun) a sign of a larger problem or issue. Sometimes you can see symptoms in things like a car that doesn't work well or a plant that is dying.

Example

The cracks in the wall are a symptom of the house settling.

Example

There were no symptoms of trouble in the engine before the car broke down.

Example

Can you identify any symptoms of the problem in the machine?

How to pronounce symptom

Pronunciation: [ˈsɪmptəm]

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