Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Ills.
Ills - as an adjective
Ills - as a noun
Ills - as an adverb
(`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
Example: "He was ill prepared"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
badlypoorlyAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
wellUnfavorably or with disapproval
Example: "Tried not to speak ill of the dead"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
badlyAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
wellWith difficulty or inconvenience; scarcely or hardly
Example: "We can ill afford to buy a new car just now"
Ills - as an adjective satellite
Resulting in suffering or adversity
Example: "Ill effects"
Distressing
Example: "Ill manners"
Indicating hostility or enmity
Example: "You certainly did me an ill turn"
Example Sentences
"Poverty is one of the major ills plaguing our society."
"Smoking is known to cause various ills, including lung cancer."
"The government is trying to address the social ills through new policies."
"The spread of fake news is one of the ills of the digital age."
"The doctor discussed the patient's ills and recommended a treatment plan."
Word Game Points
Is ILLS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ills is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ILLS has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.
Is ILLS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ills is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordILLS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is ILLS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ills is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordILLS has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.
