“Sick” vs. “Hurt”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 19, 2023
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The difference between “sick” and “hurt”
- "Sick" is a broader term that encompasses physical and mental illness, whereas "hurt" refers typically refers to physical pain or injury, though it can also refer to emotional pain.
- Sickness may be caused by a disease or infection, while "hurt" can be caused by an accident or trauma.
- "Sick" may include symptoms such as fever, nausea, and fatigue, while "hurt" may include symptoms such as bruising and swelling.
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What is the definition of “sick” and “hurt”?
Sick
- "Sick" refers to a feeling of physical or mental illness.
- It can be caused by a disease or infection.
- Symptoms may include nausea, fever, coughing, and fatigue.
Hurt
- "Hurt" refers to physical or emotional pain but typically is used for physical injury.
- It can be caused by an accident or trauma.
- Symptoms may include bruising, swelling, bleeding, or fractures.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Sick” is the more popular variant on the web.
More popular
Sick
645,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- I'm feeling sick today; I think I might have caught a cold.
- The smell of that food makes me feel sick to my stomach.
- I'm sorry I can't go out tonight; I'm feeling too sick.
Hurt
586,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- My ankle hurts so much that I don't know if I can walk on it.
- I'm really hurt by what you said; I thought we were friends.
- Be careful! That knife is sharp and you might hurt yourself.
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