Spell Bee Word: ill

Basic Details

Word: Ill

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Not well or unwell; in poor health.

Synonyms: Unwell, sick, ailing

Antonyms: Healthy, well, fit

Idioms and Phrases

1. Ill at ease: Feeling uncomfortable or anxious in a situation. Example: "She felt ill at ease when she had to speak in front of the large crowd."
2. To do ill: To act badly or harmfully towards someone. Example: "If you do ill to others, it often comes back to you."

Usage Examples

Example 1: After catching a cold, he felt ill and had to stay in bed for a few days.

Example 2: The ill kitten was brought to the vet for a check-up and some medicine.

Example 3: Even though she was feeling ill, she still managed to help her friend with their homework.

Fun Fact

Interestingly, the word "ill" originates from the Old Norse word "illr," which means "bad" or "evil." Over time, it evolved to refer specifically to being unwell or sick.

Famous Quote

"A healthy mind in a healthy body is a short and full description of a happy state in this world." John Locke

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "ill" mean?

a) Happy
b) Unwell
c) Strong
d) Bright

Answer: b) Unwell

2. Which of these is a synonym of "ill"?

a) Clever
b) Ailing
c) Energetic
d) Brave

Answer: b) Ailing

3. What is the opposite of "ill"?

a) Healthy
b) Bad
c) Sad
d) Old

Answer: a) Healthy

4. Which sentence uses "ill" correctly?

a) She was ill and couldn't go to school.
b) He ran ill in the race today.
c) The tree looks ill now.
d) They play ill in the park.

Answer: a) She was ill and couldn't go to school.

5. Which idiom describes feeling uncomfortable?

a) Ill at ease
b) As healthy as a horse
c) In the pink
d) A piece of cake

Answer: a) Ill at ease