infected
Pronunciation: [ɪnˈfɛktɪd]
Word
Context: "health"
(adjective) when someone has a disease or illness that is caused by germs or viruses. If you're infected, it means that something harmful has gotten into your body and is making you sick.
Example
The doctor said she is infected, but the medicine will help her feel better soon.
Example
He was not infected with the virus, so he could still play outside.
Example
How can you tell if someone is infected with a disease?
Context: "health"
(verb) to give someone a disease or illness by spreading germs or viruses. When someone gets infected, it means that they caught something from another person, animal, or place.
Example
The nurse said she has infected many people with the flu this winter.
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He did not infect anyone at school, so everyone was safe.
Example
Can a cold infect other people easily?
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