Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Ill.
How to pronounce ill:
US
Ill - as an adjective
Ill - as a noun
An often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ailment9complaint15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disorder10upset7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Ill - as an adverb
(`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
Example: "He was ill prepared"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
badly11poorly11Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
well7Unfavorably or with disapproval
Example: "Tried not to speak ill of the dead"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
badly11Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
well7With difficulty or inconvenience; scarcely or hardly
Example: "We can ill afford to buy a new car just now"
Ill - as an adjective satellite
Resulting in suffering or adversity
Example: "Ill effects"
Distressing
Example: "Ill manners"
Indicating hostility or enmity
Example: "You certainly did me an ill turn"
Example Sentences
"He was taken to the hospital when he fell seriously ill."
"The doctor diagnosed him with a severe ill."
"She has been suffering from various ills for years."
"He appeared to be in ill health and needed rest."
"The toddler's persistent ill required immediate medical attention."
Word Game Points
Is ILL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ill is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ILL has a SCRABBLE points total of 3.
Is ILL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ill is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordILL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.
Is ILL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ill is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordILL has a WORDFEUD points total of 3.
