While those might mean the same for the laymen, from a medical point of view, there is a difference between illness and sickness. Medical sociology has long made the distinction …

Jan 18, 2019 · As you've already said, ill can mean bad in some senses. But so can sick. In fact, sick is the more common word if you want to describe somebody in the bad sense. (However, …

Is it correct to think that if I say I have been ill for a week it could both mean I am still ill or I just got better? I thought that if you have recovered you should say I was ill for a week.

Mar 25, 2024 · If your daughter is too young to turn on the TV herself, these verbs in conversation with her are very unlikely. Because they assume she will understand the idea of lost time and …

Apr 8, 2024 · There are some, but not many verbs that are often used in an "I'll get [verb]ing" pattern. "Get going" is quite common, as is "get cooking" or some others, but "I'll get setting …

Mar 10, 2024 · In English, the term "sick" generally refers to individuals who are ill or have a disease, but it can also encompass people who are injured, especially in a more informal context.

Jun 25, 2019 · Ill will or ill feelings are less-strong sentiments... perhaps leading to lack of cooperation, but least likely of the three to lead to fisticuffs. The glory of English is the huge …

What is the difference between once I receive it and once received? Ex. I will send the picture to you once I receive it from John. I will send the picture to you once received.

I.e. "speak ill of" is over 40 times more popular, therefore it is more likely to be correct. Additionally, since "speak ill on me" returns results for "speak ill of me", per your comment, …

Dec 14, 2023 · I'll [I shall] be going to the shops anyway means "I am already planning to go to the shops". You could also say I'm going to the shops anyway (present referring to the future). …