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AILING

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Ailing.

Ailing - as an adjective satellite

Somewhat ill or prone to illness

Example: "My poor ailing grandmother"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
indisposed14peaked13poorly11seedy9sickly15under the weatherunwell9

Ailing - as a verb

To cause to suffer; to trouble, afflict. (now chiefly in interrogative or indefinite constructions.)

Example: "Have some chicken soup. it's good for what ails you."

To be ill; to suffer; to be troubled.

Ailing - as a noun

An ailment.

Ailing - as an adjective

Sickly; sick; ill; unwell.

Example: "She cared for her ailing brother day in, day out."

Example Sentences

"The ailing patient was admitted to the hospital."
"Her ailing car broke down on the way to work."
"The ailing economy is causing job losses."
"She visited her ailing grandmother in the nursing home."
"The ailing plant needed more sunlight."
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Word Game Points

Is AILING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ailing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

AILING has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is AILING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ailing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AILING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is AILING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ailing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AILING has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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