🤒flu

noun
/fluː/

Meaning

a contagious viral illness causing fever, aches, and respiratory symptoms; influenza

Example Sentences

She stayed home because she had the flu.

Example Expressions

catch the flu

Synonyms

influenza, grippe, viral illness, flu infection

Antonyms

health, wellness

Collocations

seasonal flu, flu symptoms, flu virus, flu shot, flu outbreak

More Example Sentences

He failed to recover completely after the flu.

It took him three days to recover from the flu.

What influence did the accident put on your life?

If I practice English daily, I improve my fluency.

Right now, my biggest goal is to become fluent in English.

Do you know why it is necessary to prevent flu in New York?

Probably you have the flu. The doctor has prescribed bed rest.

I think the influence of cultural context has been overlooked here.

If you are not skilled at the formulas, you won’t be fluent in speaking.

International trade agreements deeply influence political relationships.

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