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Nauseated vs. Nauseous
Nauseated
/ˈnɒziˌetəd/Examples:
The pungent smell made her feel nauseated instantly.As the boat rocked, he became nauseated and lightheaded.He was so tired he felt nauseated by the end of the day.
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Nauseous
/ˈnɔːziəs/Examples:
Her face turned pale as she felt nauseous on the boat.The nauseous feeling lingered after the turbulent flight.The man was nauseous after eating spoiled seafood.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Nauseated describes the feeling you have when you feel like you're going to vomit.
- Nauseous means something that makes you feel sick to your stomach, like a foul odor.
- If youre saying I feel nauseous, technically youre saying that you are causing nausea, so it may cause confusion.
- To simplify, just remember: nauseated is how you feel, while nauseous is what makes you feel that way.
- Many people use these words interchangeably, but traditional grammar treats them differently.
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