illness

noun/ˈɪlnəs/CEFR B1

অসুস্থতা, রোগভোগ

Meaning

The state of being ill, or a period of being unwell.

Example sentences

  • He missed two weeks through illness.অসুস্থতার কারণে সে দুই সপ্তাহ অনুপস্থিত ছিল।
  • Her illness lasted the whole winter.তার অসুস্থতা পুরো শীতকাল ধরে ছিল।

A common mistake

Malaria is a serious illness carried by mosquitoes.Malaria is a serious disease carried by mosquitoes.

A disease is the named condition; an illness is the experience of suffering from one.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: disease, ailment

Antonyms: health

Similar words, and what each means

  • disease

    রোগ, ব্যাধি

    An illness that affects the body or a part of it.

  • ailment

    অসুখ-বিসুখ, ছোটখাটো রোগ

    An illness, especially one that is not very serious.

Other English words for “অসুস্থতা, রোগভোগ

  • sickness

    The state of being ill, or the feeling of wanting to vomit.

Opposite words

  • health

    স্বাস্থ্য

    The condition of your body and mind.

  • wellness

    সুস্থতা, সার্বিক ভালো থাকার অবস্থা

    The state of being healthy in body and mind, often as an active goal.

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  1. “illness” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • কল্পনা, কল্পনাশক্তি
    • কেইম্যান (কুমির-জাতীয় প্রাণী)
    • অসুস্থতা, রোগভোগ
    • জোয়াল
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    অসুস্থতা, রোগভোগillness (noun) — অসুস্থতা, রোগভোগ. The state of being ill, or a period of being unwell.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “illness”?

    • disease
    • attachment
    • patience
    • emission
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    diseasedisease — রোগ, ব্যাধি. An illness that affects the body or a part of it.

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