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allergy

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈælərdʒi/ · UK /ˈælədʒi/

Forms: allergies

allergy means: A condition in which something, such as food or dust, makes your body react badly.

noun

BODY REACTIONB1

A condition in which something, such as food or dust, makes your body react badly.

  • I have a peanut allergy.
  • His allergy makes him sneeze every spring.
  • Does anyone here have a food allergy?

How to use it: allergy to something (She has an allergy to peanuts.)

Common phrases: food allergy, peanut allergy, allergy to something

STRONG DISLIKEC1

A strong dislike of someone or something.

  • She has an allergy to meetings.
  • His apparent allergy to hard work annoyed everyone.
  • Have you developed an allergy to answering emails?

How to use it: allergy to someone/something (He seems to have an allergy to paperwork.)

Similar words: aversion, dislike

Common phrases: allergy to work, allergy to paperwork

Questions about allergy

What does allergy mean?

A condition in which something, such as food or dust, makes your body react badly.

What is allergy in other languages?

Türkçe: alerji · Español: alergia · Français: allergie · Deutsch: Allergie · Italiano: allergia · 日本語: アレルギー

How do you pronounce allergy?

In American English /ˈælərdʒi/; in British English /ˈælədʒi/.

How do you use allergy in a sentence?

I have a peanut allergy. His allergy makes him sneeze every spring.

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