sicker

Meanings

• adjective

  1. In a worse or more serious condition; more ill or hurt.

  - "John's condition got sicker after the surgery."
  - "The patient's sicker every day, and the doctors are worried."

• adjective

  2. More intense or extreme.

  - "The storm grew sicker as the night progressed."
  - "The crowd's cheers grew sicker as the game went on."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɪkɚ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈsɪkɚ/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈsɪkɚ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

crap , naff , uncool , fit , healthy , well

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Synonyms

disturbed , twisted , warped , ill , not well , poorly , sickly , unwell , nauseated , rad , wicked

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sicker
picker , sticker , thicker

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Variants

List of all variants of sicker that leads to same result
sicker , sickerly , sick , sickest

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Forms

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sickerer, sickest

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'more' or 'more so' in Old English, sicker developed the meaning 'more ill' or 'more serious' through its association with sick.

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Trivia

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1. The word sicker comes from Old English 'sicor', which meant 'more' or 'more so'.

2. Sicker is often used in legal contexts to describe a worsening situation, particularly in personal injury cases.

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Related Concepts

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1. illness: Sicker is related to various illnesses and medical conditions, as it indicates a worsening or more serious state of health.

2. deterioration: Sicker can also be related to the concept of deterioration, as it indicates a worsening or decline in condition or quality.

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Culture

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In literature, sicker is often used to describe a worsening situation or condition. In art, it can symbolize deterioration or decay.

How to Memorize "sicker"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person who is initially sick but then becomes sicker, visualizing their condition worsening.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word sicker with worsening conditions, such as a storm getting worse or a patient's health deteriorating.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sicker means more ill or more serious' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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