Cool MateMeaning of Chronic
lasting for a long time; difficult to cure
In simple words: happening all the time or for a long time
Chronic in a sentence
- chronic bronchitis/arthritis/asthma
- a **chronic alcoholic/depressive**
- the country’s chronic unemployment problem
- a chronic shortage of housing in rural areas
- The film was just chronic.
How to use Chronic
Used in medical contexts to describe conditions that are long-lasting. Avoid in casual conversations where simpler words (like 'constant') might be more appropriate.
Grammar pattern
chronic + noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'chronic' clock that never stops ticking; it keeps going just like long-term issues.
Related words
Collocations with Chronic
- chronic illness
- chronic pain
- chronic condition
- chronic fatigue
- chronic disease
Synonyms for Chronic
- persistent
- long-lasting
- enduring
- constant
- recurrent
Opposites of Chronic
Common mistakes with Chronic
- Confused with 'acute', which means a condition that comes on quickly.
- Using it to describe minor or temporary issues instead of serious ones.
- Forgetting to connect it with a noun, as in 'chronic pain' or 'chronic illness'.
Chronic appears in
Chronic in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مزمن
يحدث طوال الوقت أو لفترة طويلة
- Bengaliবাংলা
দীর্ঘস্থায়ী
সবসময় বা দীর্ঘ সময় ধরে ঘটে
- GermanDeutsch
chronisch
passiert die ganze Zeit oder für eine lange Zeit
- SpanishEspañol
Crónico/a
Algo que pasa todo el tiempo o por mucho tiempo.
- Persianفارسی
مزمن
همیشه یا برای مدت طولانی اتفاق میافتد
- FrenchFrançais
Chronique
qui arrive tout le temps ou pendant longtemps
- Hindiहिन्दी
पुराना, दीर्घकालिक
जो हमेशा या बहुत लंबे समय से हो रहा हो।
- ItalianItaliano
Cronico
che succede sempre o per tanto tempo
- PortuguesePortuguês
Crónico/Crônica
que acontece o tempo todo ou por muito tempo
- RussianРусский
Хронический
Происходящий постоянно или очень долго.
- Urduاردو
دائمی, مزمن
جو بہت عرصے سے ہو رہا ہو یا مستقل ہو
- Chinese中文
慢性的,长期的
一直发生或持续很长时间的
More words like Chronic
- Persistent
- Constant
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- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Chronic
What does Chronic mean?
happening all the time or for a long time
What is the definition of Chronic?
lasting for a long time; difficult to cure
How do you use Chronic in a sentence?
chronic bronchitis/arthritis/asthma
Can you give another example of Chronic?
a **chronic alcoholic/depressive**
What are synonyms for Chronic?
Common alternatives include persistent, long-lasting, enduring, constant, recurrent.
What is the opposite of Chronic?
Opposite meanings include acute, temporary, short-term.
What words go with Chronic?
It commonly pairs with chronic illness, chronic pain, chronic condition, chronic fatigue, chronic disease.
What are common mistakes when using Chronic?
Confused with 'acute', which means a condition that comes on quickly. Using it to describe minor or temporary issues instead of serious ones. Forgetting to connect it with a noun, as in 'chronic pain' or 'chronic illness'.
How do you pronounce Chronic?
US: /["/ˈkrɑːnɪk/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkrɒnɪk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Chronic?
Used in medical contexts to describe conditions that are long-lasting. Avoid in casual conversations where simpler words (like 'constant') might be more appropriate.
What CEFR level is Chronic?
"Chronic" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.