feeble

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈfiːbəl/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈfibəl/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(fēbəl)

Inflections of 'feeble' (adj):
feebler
adj comparative
feeblest
adj superlative

Collocations for "feeble"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "feeble" in context.

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feeble

Most examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
adj
  1. too feeble to [withstand, walk, resist, make]
  2. am feeling feeble from the [heat, operation]
  3. is feeble in comparison to
  4. is feeble in [mind, health]
  5. am feeling feeble and [weak, sore]
  6. is old and feeble
  7. a feeble old [man]
  8. has a feeble mind
  9. said [in, with] a feeble voice
  10. made a feeble [attempt, effort] to
  11. what a feeble attempt!
  12. [reading, playing, driving] in feeble light
  13. that's a feeble excuse for
  14. [gave, offered, came out with] a feeble [argument, excuse]
  15. has a feeble grip on
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