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UK//aɪ ɡɒt sɪk aʊt əv//US//aɪ ɡɑt sɪk aʊt ʌv//

Meaning of I got sick out of

To become ill as a result of something.

In simple words: I became sick because of something.

I got sick out of in a sentence

  • I got sick out of eating that old food.
  • She got sick out of staying in the rain too long.
  • He said he got sick out of drinking too much juice.
  • They got sick out of not wearing jackets in winter.
  • I usually get sick out of overworking myself.

How to use I got sick out of

Use in informal conversations to explain why you became sick. Avoid in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

got + adjective + out of

Memory hint

Think of feeling sick as getting out of a fun activity.

Related words

Collocations with I got sick out of

  • got sick out of the blue
  • got sick out of nowhere
  • got sick out of overexertion

Synonyms for I got sick out of

  • fell ill
  • became unwell
  • got ill

Common mistakes with I got sick out of

  • Using 'ill' instead of 'sick' in American English.
  • Saying 'I got sick from' instead of 'I got sick out of' for this expression.

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Frequently asked questions about I got sick out of

What does I got sick out of mean?

I became sick because of something.

What is the definition of I got sick out of?

To become ill as a result of something.

How do you use I got sick out of in a sentence?

I got sick out of eating that old food.

Can you give another example of I got sick out of?

She got sick out of staying in the rain too long.

What are synonyms for I got sick out of?

Common alternatives include fell ill, became unwell, got ill.

What words go with I got sick out of?

It commonly pairs with got sick out of the blue, got sick out of nowhere, got sick out of overexertion.

What are common mistakes when using I got sick out of?

Using 'ill' instead of 'sick' in American English. Saying 'I got sick from' instead of 'I got sick out of' for this expression.

How do you pronounce I got sick out of?

US: //aɪ ɡɑt sɪk aʊt ʌv//, UK: //aɪ ɡɒt sɪk aʊt əv//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I got sick out of?

Use in informal conversations to explain why you became sick. Avoid in formal writing.