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TinaMr Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

sicknesse vs. disease

Is there any difference between ? I thought they are synonyms but on BBC it was mentioned: "sicknesses" or "diseases" that confused me.

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Disease is a much more serious word than sickness . And usually more long-lasting. Check a dictionary for details.

— Clive

  • Disease is a much more serious word than sickness .
  • And usually more long-lasting.
  • Check a dictionary for details.
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Disease is a much more serious word than sickness. And usually more long-lasting.

Check a dictionary for details.
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"Disease is something that causes illness in one's body & sickness is the feeling of not being well."
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