説明中心

sick

[sɪk]

sick Definition

  • 1affected by physical or mental illness
  • 2feeling nauseous and wanting to vomit
  • 3very unpleasant or disturbing

Using sick: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sick" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'm feeling sick today, so I won't be able to come to work.

  • Example

    The smell of the garbage made me feel sick.

  • Example

    The movie was so sick that I had to leave the theater.

sick Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with sick

  • sick and tired

    completely fed up with something

    Example

    I'm sick and tired of hearing your excuses.

  • sick to one's stomach

    feeling nauseous and wanting to vomit

    Example

    The roller coaster made me sick to my stomach.

  • to cause someone to feel nauseous or disgusted

    Example

    The smell of the rotten food made me sick.

📌

Summary: sick in Brief

The word 'sick' [sɪk] can refer to physical or mental illness, as in 'I'm feeling sick today.' It can also mean feeling nauseous or disgusted, as in 'The smell of the garbage made me feel sick.' Additionally, 'sick' can describe something very unpleasant or disturbing, as in 'The movie was so sick that I had to leave the theater.' Common phrases include 'sick and tired,' meaning completely fed up, and 'sick to one's stomach,' meaning feeling nauseous.

How do native speakers use this expression?