ill effects

This page is about the collocation ill effects

collocation pattern: adjective + noun

Meaning

bad effects caused by something

For example

  • Will I experience any ill effects if I suddenly stop taking the drug?

  • The food made some people sick, but luckily we suffered no ill effects.

Note:
Often used when talking about bad effects on health or the body.

Quick Quiz

You'll suffer no ill effects if you drink

a. fresh water

b. dirty water

c. salt water
a) fresh water b) dirty water c) salt water

Contributor: Matt Errey