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I was sick vs i was ill

Both "I was sick" and "I was ill" are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They can be used interchangeably to express that someone was not feeling well.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 3551 views

I was sick

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that someone was not feeling well.

This phrase is used to express that someone was unwell or not feeling good.

Examples:

  • I was sick last week, but I'm feeling better now.
  • She couldn't come to the party because she was sick.
  • He missed work because he was sick.
  • The child stayed home from school because he was sick.
  • I couldn't go out with my friends because I was sick.
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Alternatives:

  • I was unwell
  • I wasn't feeling well
  • I was under the weather
  • I was feeling poorly
  • I was ailing

i was ill

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that someone was not feeling well.

This phrase is used to express that someone was unwell or not feeling good.

Examples:

  • She had to visit the doctor because she was ill.
  • He stayed in bed all day because he was ill.
  • I couldn't attend the meeting because I was ill.
  • The teacher was absent because she was ill.
  • The medicine helped him feel better when he was ill.

Alternatives:

  • I was sick
  • I was unwell
  • I wasn't feeling well
  • I was under the weather
  • I was feeling poorly

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