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nausea
You can pronounce this word in one of two ways: nau sea or nau se a When a person experiences nausea, he or she is sick. There’s often a physical feeling that makes a person want to throw up or vomit.
The word "nauseate" is a verb:
The words "nauseated," "nauseating," and "nauseous" are adjectives:
Note: The words "nauseated" and "nauseous" are technically different in English, but most Americans use them interchangeably. Personally, I don’t pay much attention to the small differences between these two words. I’d rather focus on more important things. Click here to learn more words. The page was first published on November 14, 2013. It was updated on August 1, 2016.
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