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Abil Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

"fall sick" and "fall ill"

Is there any difference between "fall sick" and "fall ill"? Which one is commonly used in written English? Thanks
  

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They are the same. "Sick" is used more in modern English. Though, "illness" is used more than "sickness"

— Vorpar

  • They are the same.
  • "Sick" is used more in modern English.
  • Though, "illness" is used more than "sickness"
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They are the same. "Sick" is used more in modern English. Though, "illness" is used more than "sickness"
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