Meaning & Definition of Ail in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To be in poor health or to suffer from a physical ailment.

  Example Sentence: He has been ailing for several weeks.

• Definition: To cause pain or discomfort.

  Example Sentence: The news ailed her deeply.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English 'ailen', from Old French 'aislere', based on Latin 'aestimare'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• ailing health: Experiencing chronic discomfort or illness.
• to ail someone: To make someone feel discomfort or pain.

Translations

• Spanish: afligir

• French: avoir mal

• German: leiden

• Russian: болеть

Related Words

• ailment: A physical disorder or illness.

• ailing: Experiencing illness or disability.

Slang Meanings of ail

• Meaning: To feel bad or sick

  Example Sentence: After that party, I really ailed the next day.