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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.

Example

He did not infect anyone at school, so everyone was safe.

Example

Can a cold infect other people easily?

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