ails

[ eylz ]

verb

1. third person singular present indicative of ail.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ails¹

ail ( def ) + -s ²( def )

Example Sentences

Jones, 84 at the time, was asked by journalist David Marchese about what ails America.

From Salon

One statement said it all when it came to what ails the Bruins most in their bid for a breakthrough.

From Los Angeles Times

Endeavoring to put what ails us in a greater context then requires maintaining a curiosity for all of life’s wrinkles.

From Salon

Economists and other experts have a similar refrain about what ails the state – high costs, lots of regulations and unaffordable home prices, among other factors.

From Los Angeles Times

That said, I’m not quite naive enough to believe that wading into a river with my fly rod has some greater meaning, or that it can cure everything that ails us.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• afflict
• bother