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Meaning of I'm sick

Experiencing illness or feeling unwell.

In simple words: I feel unwell.

I'm sick in a sentence

  • After working long hours, I realized that I'm sick and need to rest.
  • I'm sick today, so I won’t be going to work.
  • When I'm sick, all I want is to curl up in bed and sleep.
  • She mentioned she’s also feeling sick from the flu going around.
  • I told my friend, 'I'm sick; can we reschedule our plans?'

How to use I'm sick

Commonly used to express illness. Typically informal; may be less appropriate in formal contexts. Can imply severe discomfort in spoken language.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Think of a person holding their stomach, saying 'I'm sick!'

Related words

Collocations with I'm sick

  • feel sick
  • look sick
  • get sick
  • she's sick
  • I'm really sick

Synonyms for I'm sick

  • ill
  • unwell
  • ailing
  • sickened
  • not well

Common mistakes with I'm sick

  • Using 'sick' to mean tired or bored.
  • Confusing 'sick' with 'sickened' (to cause disgust).
  • 'I'm sick' can sound too dramatic for minor issues.

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Frequently asked questions about I'm sick

What does I'm sick mean?

I feel unwell.

What is the definition of I'm sick?

Experiencing illness or feeling unwell.

How do you use I'm sick in a sentence?

After working long hours, I realized that I'm sick and need to rest.

Can you give another example of I'm sick?

I'm sick today, so I won’t be going to work.

What are synonyms for I'm sick?

Common alternatives include ill, unwell, ailing, sickened, not well.

What words go with I'm sick?

It commonly pairs with feel sick, look sick, get sick, she's sick, I'm really sick.

What are common mistakes when using I'm sick?

Using 'sick' to mean tired or bored. Confusing 'sick' with 'sickened' (to cause disgust). 'I'm sick' can sound too dramatic for minor issues.

How do you pronounce I'm sick?

US: //aɪm sɪk//, UK: //aɪm sɪk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I'm sick?

Commonly used to express illness. Typically informal; may be less appropriate in formal contexts. Can imply severe discomfort in spoken language.