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Definition of Ill
Pronunciation: ĭl | a. | 1. | Contrary to good, in a physical sense; contrary or opposed to advantage, happiness, etc.; bad; evil; unfortunate; disagreeable; unfavorable. | | 2. | Contrary to good, in a moral sense; evil; wicked; wrong; iniquitious; naughtly; bad; improper. | | 3. | Sick; indisposed; unwell; diseased; disordered; as, ill of a fever. | | 4. | Not according with rule, fitness, or propriety; incorrect; rude; unpolished; inelegant. | | n. | 1. | Whatever annoys or impairs happiness, or prevents success; evil of any kind; misfortune; calamity; disease; pain; as, the ills of humanity. | | 2. | Whatever is contrary to good, in a moral sense; wickedness; depravity; iniquity; wrong; evil. | | adv. | 1. | In a ill manner; badly; weakly. |
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