disease
Translation
disease, illness, ailment
Examples
Heart disease is a serious health problem.
Heart disease is a serious health problem.
The disease spread quickly through the population.
The disease spread quickly through the population.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an/the)) disease a particular illness The disease spread quickly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: illness, sickness, ailment
Etymology
From 'dis-' (apart, away) + 'ease'. Literally means a 'lack of ease'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'dis-ease' as not being at ease, or being uncomfortable, because of an illness.