Injuries and Sickness

having a quality that is not satisfying

The movie was bad and not enjoyable to watch.

not in a good and healthy physical or mental state

I think the milk was bad; it made me sick.

having a quality that is satisfying

She has a good memory and can remember details easily.

to separate something into more pieces, often in a sudden way

Be careful not to break the glass when you wash the dishes.

needing attention and action because of possible danger or risk

The doctor said the injury was serious and needed immediate surgery.

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

Crossing the road without looking is dangerous.

a planned meeting with someone, typically at a particular time and place, for a particular purpose

Do you have any appointments available in the afternoon?

the state of being unwell

He's been in bed for days with a bad sickness.

the unpleasant feeling caused by an illness or injury

I have a sharp pain in my side when I breathe.

an unexpected and unpleasant event that happens by chance, usually causing damage or injury

She had a minor accident in the kitchen and hurt her foot.

any physical damage to a part of the body caused by an accident or attack

After the attack, she had a serious head injury.

to take actions to check the quality, reliability, or performance of something

The mechanic tested the car's brakes to ensure they were functioning properly.

to look at something or someone carefully to find potential issues

Be patient; the doctor will examine your eyes soon.

to separate something into more pieces, often in a sudden way

Be careful not to break the glass when you wash the dishes.

to divide a thing into smaller pieces using a sharp object

I cut the paper with scissors to make a snowflake.

to cause injury or physical pain to yourself or someone else

Be careful with that toy; it could hurt someone.

to physically cause harm to a person or thing

A misstep on the stairs could injure your leg.

to strike someone or something with force using one's hand or an object

I accidentally hit my thumb with the hammer.

to notice a thing or person with our eyes

Did you see that shooting star just now?

to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air

Be careful to catch the egg without breaking it.

(of a healthcare professional) to tell someone what drug or treatment they should get

After the check-up, she prescribed a new medicine for my cough.

the act of blowing air out of your nose and mouth in a forceful way

A sneeze can spread germs, so always cover your nose.

to push air out of our mouth with a sudden noise

Don't cough into your hand; it's better to use a tissue.

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

A majority of Democrats believe that such regulations protect the public.