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you are sick vs you are ill

Both phrases, 'you are sick' and 'you are ill', are correct and commonly used in English to describe someone's health condition. They can be used interchangeably in most contexts without any significant difference in meaning.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 914 views

you are sick

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe someone's health condition.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone is unwell or not feeling well. It is a common way to express concern for someone's health.

Examples:

I heard you are sick. I hope you feel better soon.
She looks really sick. Maybe she should see a doctor.
He called in sick today because he has a fever.
Don't worry, I'll take care of you while you're sick.
It's important to rest when you're sick.

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Jim Lahey, you are sick!
There are many difficult situations in life - he noted, for example, when you are sick, when you have a problem in your family, with a son or a daughter, with your husband or wife.
If you are sick and me.
Okay, Maxine, you are sick.
One should eat and drink if you are sick or children.
You also get sick pay if you are sick if you work somewhere.
Your doctor will give you instructions about diet, exercise, how to test your blood sugar, and how to adjust your dose when you are sick.
You are sick in the head, Chester.
You are sick and I don't think you can get well here.
But you are sick.
No, you are sick.
If you are sick, Please use the bag...
I think perhaps you are sick with heartbreak.
Alima is healthy and you are sick.
He has the courage to leave when you are sick...
We are ashamed to have guests, you are sick...
I know... that you are sick.
Parker... you are sick in a different way.
So many youngsters like you are sick.
And a lot of you are sick too.

Alternatives:

you are unwell
you are not feeling well
you are under the weather
you are ailing
you are indisposed

you are ill

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe someone's health condition.

This phrase is also used to indicate that someone is unwell or not feeling well. It is a formal and slightly more serious way to express concern for someone's health.

Examples:

She has been ill for a few days now.
He looks really ill. I think he should see a doctor.
I'm sorry to hear you are ill. Is there anything I can do to help?
The medication will help you recover from your illness.
It's important to take care of yourself when you are ill.

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If you are ill I can heal you.
I have compassion for you because you are ill.
They will suggest that you are ill.
Why is camping here for if you are ill?
But you are ill, Lucrezia.Describe your illness.
You come to me to get better because you are ill, no other reason.
And do not use this corner any more, even if you are ill.
Remember that your absence will make everyone think you are ill.
Well, if you care about Sterling Cooper at all, remember that your absence will make everyone think you are ill.
That, if you are ill, you are welcome here for as long as you want to stay.
If you are ill I can heal you.
But you are ill, Lucrezia.
Agnes, you are ill.
Yes, you are ill.
You see, you are ill.
You are ill, my lady?
You are ill and must recuperate.
You are ill... hallucinations.
You are ill, Lara.
You are ill, aren't you?

Alternatives:

you are sick
you are unwell
you are not feeling well
you are under the weather
you are ailing

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