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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Difference in meaning

What is the difference in meaning between SICKNESS and ILLNESS
  

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Hi, Very, very broadly speaking, the adjective 'ill' sounds more serious than the adjective 'sick'. The noun 'illness' also sounds serious. The noun 'sickness' is a lot less commonly used.

— Clive

  • Hi, Very, very broadly speaking, the adjective 'ill' sounds more serious than the adjective 'sick'.
  • The noun 'illness' also sounds serious.
  • The noun 'sickness' is a lot less commonly used.
  • Clive.
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Hi,

Very, very broadly speaking, the adjective 'ill' sounds more serious than the adjective 'sick'.
The noun 'illness' also sounds serious. The noun 'sickness' is a lot less commonly used.

Clive.
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