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ailing

/ˈeɪlɪŋ/

ailing over

ailingadjective

more ailing

Comp.

most ailing

Super.

/ˈeɪ.lɪŋ/

Translations

больной

The ailing patient was taken to the hospital.

Больного пациента доставили в больницу.

нездоровый

The ailing economy needs urgent reforms.

Нездоровая экономика нуждается в срочных реформах.

Additional translations

хилый

слабый

немощный

Definitions

In poor health or experiencing illness.

The ailing patient was admitted to the hospital for further treatment.

In a weakened or deteriorating condition, often used to describe organizations or systems.

The ailing economy showed signs of recovery after the new policies were implemented.

Synonyms

Antonyms

ailingnoun

/ˈeɪ.lɪŋ/

Used collectively with the definite article to refer to people who are ill.

Definitions

People who are ill or in poor health, considered collectively.

The charity provides medication for the ailing in remote villages.

Synonyms

invalids

the ill

patients

the sick

the infirm

convalescents

sick people

the unwell

sufferers

ailverb

ailing

Gerund

ailed

Past Simple

ailed

Past Participle

ailing

Gerund

/eɪl/

Translations

болеть

He began to ail after the long journey.

Он начал болеть после долгого путешествия.

Definitions

To suffer from a minor illness or discomfort.

She has been ailing with a cold for the past few days.

To cause pain or trouble to someone or something.

The economic crisis continues to ail the country's financial system.

Synonyms

Antonyms

ailnoun

Definitions

A trouble or affliction, typically a minor illness or discomfort.

She visited the doctor to find relief from her persistent ail.