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she has a cold vs she has colds

Both choices are grammatically correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'She has a cold' is the correct option to use when referring to someone who is currently sick with a cold. 'She has colds' is less common but means she gets sick regularly. It is appropriate to use the singular form 'cold' when talking about an individual illness.
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she has a cold

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone is currently sick with a cold.

Examples:

  • She has a cold, so she's staying home from work today.
  • I think she has a cold because she's been sneezing a lot.
  • Cough with a cold · Because most colds are accompanied by a cough, it's perfectly normal for your child to develop either a wet or dry cough when she has a cold.
  • Is it normal for my toddler's eyes to run when she has a cold? · The discharge becomes gooey · The discharge turns yellow or green · Your child has a fever · Your ...
  • Aug 28, 2009 ... Right, so my question is : Is cold countable? She has A cold. Or, She has cold.
  • Jun 1, 2024 ... If she has a cold, she gets hooked up to an iv and fixed up enough to go on stage. Upvote
  • General Recommendations. 1. Feed your infant only when he/she is healthy; do not do the feeding if he or she has a cold or has.
  • Apr 23, 2024 ... 39 votes, 23 comments. Like was she sick for two years straight?! She always sounds like she has a cold lol.
  • You notice that she has a cold sore around the corner of her mouth. It looks cracked and you think that it might drain during the facial. What diseases ...
  • Can I bathe my baby when she has a cold? There is no harm in bathing your baby or washing your baby's hair when she has a cold. Should dairy foods be ...
  • ... she has a cold or allergies. • Asking how an employee is doing following the death of a loved one or the end of a marriage/ relationship. • Asking an employee ...
  • ... she has a cold. 29Sep. Top 4 Ways to Prevent a Cold During the Summer Months. There's nothing more frustrating than getting a cold during the summer when you ...

Alternatives:

  • She is suffering from a cold.
  • She caught a cold.
  • She is sick with a cold.

she has colds

This phrase is not commonly used in English and may sound awkward.

This phrase is not recommended for use. It is more natural to use the singular form 'cold' when talking about an individual illness.
  • Jul 29, 2021 ... Today, Derly is 8 years old and healthy—nowadays, she only comes to the clinic when she has colds or an upset stomach. When Velázquez's ...
  • ... she has. Colds, diarrhea and rashes are all common problems that almost always resolve on their own.  If your child is well, you should come in once a year ...
  • (II) Phlegm: a 'yes' answer to any of the following questions: 'Does this child have phlegm from the chest when he/she has colds?' or 'When this child does ...
  • (II) Phlegm: a 'yes' answer to any of the following questions: 'Does this child have phlegm from the chest when he/she has colds?' or 'When this child does ...
  • Jun 10, 2023 ... Situation 3 Christhane was walking home from school when she felt that she has colds. She sneezes every thirty (30) minutes. She went to ...
  • Jan 18, 2015 ... When she has colds she gets a double dose of Alvesco and extra Ventalin as needed.
  • Sep 2, 2021 ... My 5-month old budgie is very weak because she has colds for 2 days now. She's trying to vomit the mucus stuck in her mouth. She tried flying but I think she's ...
  • Jun 3, 2021 ... Situation 3Christhane was walking home from school when she felt that she has colds. She sneezes every thirty (30) minutes.
  • ... she has colds or allergic reactions. Internal exam reveals some septal deviation, predominantly to the left, and some bogginess of inferior turbinate ...

Alternatives:

  • She has a cold
  • She is experiencing cold symptoms.

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