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Definition: Meaning of, ill in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪl /

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ill worse worst
  1. especially British English suffering from a disease or not feeling well [=  sick American English]
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  2. [only before noun] bad or harmful
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  3. ill at ease nervous, uncomfortable, or embarrassed
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  4. it's an ill wind (that blows nobody any good) spoken used to say that every problem brings an advantage for someone
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ill worse worst
  1. somebody can ill afford (to do) something to be unable to do or have something without making the situation you are in very difficult
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  2. think/speak ill of somebody formal to think or say unpleasant things about someone
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  3. bode ill formal to give you a reason to think that something bad will happen
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ill ills
  1. ills [plural] problems and difficulties
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  2. [uncountable] formal harm, evil, or bad luck
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ill used in phrases

  • house of ill repute (noun)
    1. a building where prostitutes are available
  • ill at ease (adjective)
    1. socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner
  • ill fame (noun)
    1. the state of being known for some unfavourable act or quality
  • ill feeling (noun)
    1. angry feelings towards someone
  • ill health (noun)
    1. a state in which you are unable to function normally and without pain
  • ill humor (noun)
    1. an angry and disagreeable mood
  • ill humour (noun)
    1. an angry and disagreeable mood
  • ill luck (noun)
    1. an unfortunate state resulting from unfavourable outcomes
  • ill nature (noun)
    1. a disagreeable, irritable, or malevolent disposition
  • ill service (noun)
    1. an act intended to help that turns out badly
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ill-


Definition: Meaning of, ill- in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪl /

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  1. badly or not enough
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