il
nounUK /ɪl/
US /ɪl/
A short way to write the word 'ill', which means sick.
The note said he was il and could not come to school.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A short form of the name 'Illinois'.
She lives in IL, near Chicago.
3. A short form of the word 'illustration' in some books.
See the il on page four for a picture of the plant.
4. An old word meaning bad or evil.
The story told of il deeds done long ago.