
Be sick
Physical Discomfort
Implies actual nausea, not just a minor stomachache.

The roller coaster made me so sick.
Expressing Empathy
Used to show sympathy when someone feels nauseous.

You're sick? That's terrible, can I help?
Immediate Reaction
Often used to describe a sudden need to vomit.

He looked sick and ran to the bathroom.
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