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- [ey-ling]
- /ˈeɪ lɪŋ/
- /ˈeɪ.lɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ey-ling]
- /ˈeɪ lɪŋ/
Definitions of ailing word
- adjective ailing An ailing organization or society is in difficulty and is becoming weaker. 3
- adjective ailing If someone is ailing, they are ill and are not getting better. 3
- adjective ailing unwell or unsuccessful 3
- adjective ailing in poor health; sickly 3
- adjective ailing sickly; unwell. 1
- adjective ailing unsound or troubled: a financially ailing corporation. 1
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Origin of ailing
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; ail + -ing2
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Ailing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ailing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
ailing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ailing
adj ailing
- diseased — a disordered or incorrectly functioning organ, part, structure, or system of the body resulting from the effect of genetic or developmental errors, infection, poisons, nutritional deficiency or imbalance, toxicity, or unfavorable environmental factors; illness; sickness; ailment.
- sickly — not strong; unhealthy; ailing.
- ill — of unsound physical or mental health; unwell; sick: She felt ill, so her teacher sent her to the nurse.
- weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
- feeble — physically weak, as from age or sickness; frail.
adjective ailing
- unfit — not fit; not adapted or suited; unsuitable: He was unfit for his office.
- laid up — to put or place in a horizontal position or position of rest; set down: to lay a book on a desk.
- infirm — feeble or weak in body or health, especially because of age; ailing.
- poorly — in a poor manner or way: The team played poorly.
noun ailing
- illness — unhealthy condition; poor health; indisposition; sickness.
- puny — of less than normal size and strength; weak.
- unsound — not sound; unhealthy, diseased, or disordered, as the body or mind.
- unsubstantial — not substantial; having no foundation in fact; fanciful; insubstantial: an unsubstantial argument; unsubstantial hopes.
- disease — a disordered or incorrectly functioning organ, part, structure, or system of the body resulting from the effect of genetic or developmental errors, infection, poisons, nutritional deficiency or imbalance, toxicity, or unfavorable environmental factors; illness; sickness; ailment.
Antonyms for ailing
adj ailing
- healthy — possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality: a healthy body; a healthy mind.
- fit — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
- hearty — warm-hearted; affectionate; cordial; jovial: a hearty welcome.
- well — in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well.
- sound — The, a strait between SW Sweden and Zealand, connecting the Kattegat and the Baltic. 87 miles (140 km) long; 3–30 miles (5–48 km) wide.
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