sick
Translation
sick, nauseous, fed up
Examples
He is off sick from work today.
He is off sick from work today.
I feel sick after eating that.
I feel sick after eating that.
I am sick of listening to your complaints.
I am sick of listening to your complaints.
Grammar Patterns
to be sick to be ill He is sick.
to feel sick to feel nauseous I feel sick.
to be sick of ((sth./-ing)) to be fed up with (sth.) I am sick of this weather.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ill, unwell; Antonyms: well, healthy
Etymology
From Old English 'sēoc' meaning 'ill, diseased'.
Memory Tips
When you're sick, you might 'seek' a doctor's help. 'Sick' and 'seek' sound similar.