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viruses

Pronunciation: [ˈvaɪrəsɪz]

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Learn how to use viruses in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “health”

(noun) tiny germs that can make people or animals sick. Viruses are so small you can't see them without a special microscope, and they can cause diseases like the flu or a cold.

Example

The doctor said that many viruses can be treated with rest and plenty of fluids.

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It’s not true that all viruses can be easily controlled by medicine.

Example

What kind of viruses cause the flu?

Context: “technology”

(noun) a kind of harmful software that can damage computers. Just like how germs can make you sick, these viruses can mess up your computer and make it run poorly.

Example

She quickly removed the virus from her computer by using a special program.

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The computer was not protected from viruses, so it became very slow and crashed often.

Example

How do I know if my computer has a virus?

How to pronounce viruses

Pronunciation: [ˈvaɪrəsɪz]

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