allergic
part of speech
adjective
meaning for a pupil
1) If you are allergic to something, your body reacts badly to it, with sneezing, a rash, swelling or worse, though it is harmless to most people. tree →
2) Allergic (informal) can mean you strongly dislike something, as a joke. tree →
sense in the lessons
In health and safety lessons, common allergies are to peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, milk, pollen, dust, pets and bee stings. Allergic people read food labels and may carry an adrenaline pen (EpiPen). A severe reaction (anaphylaxis) is an emergency: call for help at once. Schools are often nut-free. Phrases: allergic to, allergic reaction, allergy, hay fever.
examples
- I'm allergic to peanuts. tree →
- My sister is allergic to cats and sneezes near them. tree →
- He had an allergic reaction to the bee sting. tree →
- Never share food with a friend who is allergic. tree →
- She carries an EpiPen because she is allergic to nuts. tree →
- Dad's allergic to housework! (joking) tree →
note
Always "allergic to" something. Noun: allergy (an allergy, allergies). An allergy is not the same as disliking food; a tiny amount can make an allergic person very ill. Swelling of lips, tongue or throat or trouble breathing needs emergency help.
In the corpora
- Some people are dangerously allergic to stings and need help fast.
- Peanuts are seeds that grow in pods underground like peas and beans, and some people are badly allergic to them.
- An allergic reaction to a sting needs a doctor straight away.
- Many people are allergic to proteins in pet skin flakes and saliva, which cause sneezing and itchy eyes.
- An allergic child visiting a home with a pet tells the parent first and can bring their medicine.
Trees and pragmatics
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