viral
Pronunciation: [ˈvaɪrəl]
Word
Context: "media"
(adjective) when something spreads quickly and widely on the internet or through social media. Like a funny video that many people share and talk about.
Example
The cat video went viral, and millions of people watched it.
Example
The new movie didn't go viral; no one talked about it online.
Example
What makes a video go viral on social media?
Context: "health"
(adjective) related to a virus, which is a tiny germ that can make you sick. When doctors say something is viral, it usually means it’s caused by a virus.
Example
She has a viral infection, but she's getting better with rest.
Example
The doctors confirmed that his illness was not viral; it was bacterial instead.
Example
Is this illness viral or just a common cold?
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