Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ail
verb
/eɪl/
Definition
To suffer from an illness or discomfort.
Examples
- She ails from a persistent cough that won’t go away.
- His worries about work started to ail him mentally.
- Many people ail during the cold winter months.
Meaning
The word ‘ail’ refers to the experience of being unwell or troubled, whether due to physical illness, emotional distress, or some other form of discomfort.
Synonyms
- suffer
- trouble
- afflict
- distress
- ill
