B1nounhealth
US/ˈsɪmp.təm/
UK/ˈsɪmp.təm/
a sign of an illness, such as a pain or fever; also a sign of a bigger problem
In context
A high fever and a dry cough are common symptoms of the flu.
If your symptoms get worse, go to the hospital right away.
Traffic jams are a symptom of poor city planning.
Words that go with symptom
adjective + noun
- common symptomsHeadache is one of the most common symptoms.
- mild symptomsMost patients had only mild symptoms.
verb + noun
- show symptomsSome people show no symptoms at all.
- relieve symptomsThis medicine helps relieve symptoms.
noun + preposition
- symptoms ofWhat are the symptoms of dengue fever?