illness
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
A disease or period of poor health.
Synonyms and antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He missed two weeks of work because of a serious _____."
Answer: illness
In your own words, what does "illness" mean?
A disease or period of poor health.
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