disease
/dɪˈziːz/
noundis · ease
Think: “dis + ease” — a disease is when you don’t feel at ease.
Yes, it's disease. Remember the middle sound is a long E: dis + EASE (not *dis-ez*).
Definition
- nounan illness or sickness that affects the body or mind, especially one with specific causes and symptoms
Examples
- “The doctor tested her for a disease that can spread through the air.”
- “Regular handwashing helps prevent disease in schools and workplaces.”
- “Scientists are working on new treatments to slow the disease.”
Synonyms
illnesssicknessailmentconditiondisorder
Antonyms
health
Translations
ES enfermedadPT doençaFR maladie
Common misspellings
deseasediseasdizeasediseesediseazediseisediseaseedisea se
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