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symptom

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsɪmptəm/

Forms: symptoms

symptom means: A change in your body or feelings that may show you are ill.

noun

ILLNESS SIGNB1

A change in your body or feelings that may show you are ill.

  • A cough is a common symptom.
  • Her symptoms disappeared after a few days.
  • What symptoms have you noticed?

How to use it: symptom of something (A high temperature can be a symptom of infection.)

Similar words: sign

Common phrases: symptom of something, common symptom, show a symptom, physical symptom

PROBLEM SIGNB2

Something that shows another condition exists, especially a problem.

  • The delays are a symptom of poor planning.
  • These arguments were symptoms of a deeper problem.
  • Is falling demand a symptom of economic decline?

How to use it: symptom of something (Empty shops are a symptom of the town’s economic problems.)

Similar words: sign, indication

Common phrases: symptom of something, symptom of decline, symptom of failure

Questions about symptom

What does symptom mean?

A change in your body or feelings that may show you are ill.

What is symptom in other languages?

Türkçe: belirti · Español: síntoma · Français: symptôme · Deutsch: Symptom · Italiano: sintomo · 日本語: 症状

How do you pronounce symptom?

It is pronounced /ˈsɪmptəm/.

How do you use symptom in a sentence?

A cough is a common symptom. Her symptoms disappeared after a few days.

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