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survived several illness vs several illnesses

The correct phrase is 'survived several illnesses'. 'Illnesses' is the plural form of 'illness' and should be used when referring to more than one illness.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 645 views

survived several illness

This phrase is incorrect. 'Illness' should be pluralized to 'illnesses' when referring to more than one illness.

The correct phrase is 'survived several illnesses' when talking about overcoming multiple illnesses.

Alternatives:

  • survived multiple illnesses
  • survived various illnesses
  • survived numerous illnesses
  • survived different illnesses
  • survived a variety of illnesses

several illnesses

This phrase is correct. 'Illnesses' is the plural form of 'illness' and should be used when referring to more than one illness.

Use 'several illnesses' when talking about overcoming multiple illnesses.
  • Jan 11, 2016 ... Palace: Thai King Bhumibol Treated for Several Illnesses ... dog, Tongdaeng, died December 26 after having several illnesses in recent years.
  • Joined-up care for patients with several illnesses. Article. newsroom editor's picture. Published by newsroom editor on 20/01/2016. Unfortunately, dealing with ...
  • Apr 22, 2015 ... HOUSTON - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found several illnesses linked to Blue Bell ice cream going back to 2010, ...
  • Officials Investigating NJ Restaurant After Several Illnesses Reported. By News Desk | December 3, 2014. Health officials in Princeton, NJ, were investigating ...

Alternatives:

  • multiple illnesses
  • various illnesses
  • numerous illnesses
  • different illnesses
  • a variety of illnesses

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