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allergic vs allergy
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| allergicadjective/əˈlɜːr.dʒɪk/ | Meaning having a bad reaction in your body, like itching or sneezing, when you eat or touch something | Goes with allergic to | Example I'm allergic to shrimp, so I can't eat most of the dishes at this restaurant. |
| allergynoun/ˈæl.ər.dʒiː/ | Meaning a medical condition in which your body reacts badly to something such as food, dust or animals | Goes with food allergy | Example I have an allergy to peanuts, so I always check the label. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
A severe may need an emergency injection.