illness

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈɪl.nəs/
/ˈɪl.nəs/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

An instance of a disease or poor health.

Example Sentences
  • Her grandmother had passed away after a long illness.
2 Definition

A state of bad health or disease.

Example Sentences
  • Many working days this year have been lost through illness.