Basic Details
Word: Sick
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Feeling unwell or ill; also can mean being unhappy or dissatisfied.
Synonyms: Ill, unwell, nauseous, displeased
Antonyms: Healthy, well, happy, satisfied
Idioms and Phrases
- Sick as a dog: To be very ill. Example: "He was sick as a dog with the flu and had to stay in bed all week."
- Sick of something: To be very tired of or annoyed by something. Example: "She was sick of the cold weather and was looking forward to summer."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After eating too much candy, I felt sick and had to lie down for a while.
Example 2: When he realised he had missed the train, he felt sick about being late to school.
Example 3: Despite being sick, she still managed to finish her homework before going to bed.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "sick" comes from Old English "sic," which meant "ill or weak"? The term has evolved over time but still carries the same basic meaning.
Famous Quote
"A sick patient is a patient whose life is a little dimmer than it should be." – Author Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sick" mean?
a) Feeling happy
b) Feeling unwell
c) Feeling excited
d) Feeling tired
Answer: b) Feeling unwell
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sick"?
a) Healthy
b) Ill
c) Happy
d) Bright
Answer: b) Ill
3. What is the opposite of "sick"?
a) Ill
b) Healthy
c) Weak
d) Unwell
Answer: b) Healthy
4. Which sentence uses "sick" correctly?
a) She was sick of the long queues at the supermarket.
b) He was sick to the moon and back.
c) The flowers looked very sick today.
d) They were sick about the beautiful weather.
Answer: a) She was sick of the long queues at the supermarket.
5. Which idiom means to be very ill?
a) Sick of something
b) Sick as a dog
c) As fit as a fiddle
d) In the pink
Answer: b) Sick as a dog
