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ailing

UK
/ˈeɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈeɪlɪŋ/
ailing over

Translations

ailingadjective
more ailing
Comp.
most ailing
Super.
UK
/ˈeɪ.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈeɪ.lɪŋ/
The ailing patient was taken to the hospital.
Больного пациента доставили в больницу.
The ailing economy needs urgent reforms.
Нездоровая экономика нуждается в срочных реформах.
Additional translations
хилый
слабый
немощный
Synonyms
ill
sick
unwell
ailing
feeble
weak
debilitated
infirm
Antonyms
healthy
well
fit
ailingnoun
UK
/ˈeɪ.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈeɪ.lɪŋ/
Used collectively with the definite article to refer to people who are ill.
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
UK
/eɪl/
US
/eɪl/
He began to ail after the long journey.
Он начал болеть после долгого путешествия.
Synonyms
suffer
hurt
trouble
afflict
distress
worry
bother
Antonyms
heal
cure

Definitions

ailingadjective
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.
ailingnoun
People who are ill or in poor health, considered collectively.
The charity provides medication for the ailing in remote villages.
ailverb
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.
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