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fall ill

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌfɔl ˈɪl/ · UK /ˌfɔːl ˈɪl/

fall ill means: You become sick.

verb

BECOME SICKB1

You become sick.

  • My sister fell ill yesterday.
  • Several children have fallen ill with the same infection.
  • If you fall ill abroad, contact your insurance company.

How to use it: fall ill with something (He fell ill with flu during the holiday.)

Similar words: get sick, become ill

Opposites: recover

Common phrases: fall ill suddenly, fall ill with something

Questions about fall ill

What does fall ill mean?

You become sick.

What is fall ill in other languages?

Türkçe: hastalanmak · Español: enfermar · Français: tomber malade · Deutsch: krank werden · Italiano: ammalarsi · 日本語: 病気になる

How do you pronounce fall ill?

In American English /ˌfɔl ˈɪl/; in British English /ˌfɔːl ˈɪl/.

How do you use fall ill in a sentence?

My sister fell ill yesterday. Several children have fallen ill with the same infection.

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