ill
Translation
sick, unwell, bad, harmful
Examples
He is ill in bed.
He is sick in bed.
That was an ill-advised decision.
That was an ill-advised decision.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) ill to be unwell He is ill in bed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sick, unwell; Antonyms: well, healthy
Etymology
From Old Norse 'illr' meaning 'evil, bad'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you have to take a 'pill' because you are 'ill'.