Allergies Meaning in English
word · lemma: allergy
/ˈæɫɝdʒiz/
AL-ur-jeez
/ˈælədʒɪz/
AL-uh-jeez
Definition
Allergies are physical reactions, like sneezing or rashes, that happen when your body reacts to certain substances such as pollen, food, or animals.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in the plural when discussing different kinds ('food allergies', 'seasonal allergies'). Always refers to medical conditions, not preferences. 'Severe allergies' can be life-threatening. Often used with 'to' (allergies to peanuts).
Spanish: alergiasPortuguese (BR): alergiasPortuguese (PT): alergiasChinese (Simplified): 过敏Chinese (Traditional): 過敏Hindi: एलर्जीArabic: الحساسيةBengali: অ্যালার্জিRussian: аллергииJapanese: アレルギーVietnamese: dị ứngKorean: 알레르기Turkish: alerjilerUrdu: الرجیIndonesian: alergi
Example Sentences
She has allergies to cats.
basic
My allergies get worse in the spring.
basic
He takes medicine for his allergies.
basic
I've been sneezing all day because of my allergies.
natural
Do you have any food allergies?
natural
Spring is tough for me—I always get bad allergies.
natural