allergy
A medical condition in which the body's immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance, such as pollen, pet dander, or food. This reaction can cause various symptoms like sneezing, itching, or swelling, ranging from mild irritation to life-threatening emergencies.
Exemples
3 sur 5I have a severe nut allergy, so I have to check all food labels carefully.
I have a severe nut allergy, so I have to check all food labels carefully.
The patient reported a history of allergy to penicillin during the initial consultation.
The patient reported a history of allergy to penicillin during the initial consultation.
Ugh, my pollen allergy is killing me today; I can't stop sneezing!
Ugh, my pollen allergy is killing me today; I can't stop sneezing!
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of 'allergy' as 'all-urgent'—your body thinks a tiny bit of dust is an urgent emergency and starts attacking it!
Quiz rapide
Sarah cannot eat strawberries because she has a severe _______ to them.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : allergy
Exemples
I have a severe nut allergy, so I have to check all food labels carefully.
everydayI have a severe nut allergy, so I have to check all food labels carefully.
The patient reported a history of allergy to penicillin during the initial consultation.
formalThe patient reported a history of allergy to penicillin during the initial consultation.
Ugh, my pollen allergy is killing me today; I can't stop sneezing!
informalUgh, my pollen allergy is killing me today; I can't stop sneezing!
The study examines the rising prevalence of food allergy among children in urban environments.
academicThe study examines the rising prevalence of food allergy among children in urban environments.
We need to update our catering menu to include options for guests with a gluten allergy.
businessWe need to update our catering menu to include options for guests with a gluten allergy.
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
allergy season
allergy season
allergy test
allergy test
have an allergy to
have an allergy to
Souvent confondu avec
An allergy involves an immune system response, whereas an intolerance (like lactose) is typically a digestive issue.
An allergy is an overreaction to a harmless substance, while an infection is caused by pathogens like bacteria or viruses.
Notes d'usage
The word is almost always used with the preposition 'to' (e.g., an allergy to cats). Use 'allergic' as the adjective form to describe a person's state.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often forget the article, saying 'I have allergy' instead of 'I have an allergy' or 'I have allergies'.
Astuce mémo
Think of 'allergy' as 'all-urgent'—your body thinks a tiny bit of dust is an urgent emergency and starts attacking it!
Origine du mot
Derived from the Greek words 'allos' (other) and 'ergon' (work/activity), meaning a different or 'other' reaction.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many Western countries, food allergies (especially peanut allergies) are taken very seriously in schools and restaurants with strict labeling requirements.
Quiz rapide
Sarah cannot eat strawberries because she has a severe _______ to them.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : allergy
Grammaire lie
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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