allergies

/ˈælɚdʒiz/

nounal · ler · gies

Remember: **ALL** your **ERG** (energy) goes into sneezing—**ALL + ERG + IES** = allergies.

Yes, it's allergies. Keep the double **ll** in **all-**, and remember the ending is **-gies** (not **-gees**).

Definitions

  1. nounReactions of the body’s immune system to certain substances (such as pollen, dust, foods, or medicines) that are usually harmless to most people.
  2. nounThe conditions or symptoms caused by these reactions, such as sneezing, itching, or rashes.

Examples

  • In the spring, my allergies get worse when the pollen count is high.
  • She checked the menu carefully because of her peanut allergies.
  • Dust allergies can make it hard to sleep when the room isn’t cleaned often.

Synonyms

sensitivitieshypersensitivitiesallergic reactionsintolerancesreactions

Translations

ES alergiasPT alergiasFR allergies

Common misspellings

alergiesallergysallergeesalergysallergies

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