noun · neutral
symptom
/ˈsɪmptəm/SYM·ptom
Band 4-5speakingtask2
a physical or mental feature that indicates a condition or disease
Examples
“A persistent cough can be an early symptom of lung disease.”
“Fever and fatigue are common symptoms of many infections.”
“If you notice any symptom, see a doctor promptly.”
Band 8 sentence
“Early detection of symptoms often leads to better prognoses and less invasive treatments.”
Collocations
- show symptoms
- early symptom
- common symptoms
Word family
symptom nounsymptomatic adjective
Common mistakes
He has many symptomses.→He has many symptoms.
A persistent cough is a cause of lung disease.→A persistent cough is a symptom of lung disease.
Say it for a higher band
5sign→6indicator→7+symptom
Synonyms
sign
Easily confused
sign
“Pale skin can be a sign of anaemia observed by the doctor.”
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