vertigo
noun/ˈvɜrtɪɡoʊ/
Frequency rank: #11,101 most common English word
Meaning
a sensation of dizziness and loss of balance, often causing a feeling that everything is spinning.
Example sentence
Standing at the edge of the cliff, she was overcome by sudden vertigo and had to step back.
Synonyms & related words
- dizziness
- lightheadedness
- giddiness
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