Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fall ill / be taken ill
Phrase
/fɔːl ɪl/ /biː ˈteɪkən ɪl/
Definition
To become sick suddenly or unexpectedly.
Examples
- After running in the rain, she began to feel cold and eventually fell ill.
- He was taken ill during the meeting and had to leave early.
- Many people fall ill during winter when the temperatures drop.
Meaning
When someone ‘falls ill’ or is ‘taken ill,’ it means they are experiencing an onset of illness, often without prior warning.
Synonyms
- sick
- unwell
- indisposed
- ill
