Cool MateMeaning of AIDS
a serious illness caused by a virus called HIV that attacks the body’s ability to resist infection (the abbreviation for ‘Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome’)
In simple words: A serious illness caused by a virus that weakens the body's ability to fight infections.
AIDS in a sentence
- the **AIDS epidemic**
- to fight/eradicate/combat AIDS
- people who have battled and survived AIDS
- AIDS research/education
- She died of an AIDs-related illness at the age of 54.
- Six cases of AIDS have been reported.
- Substantial progress has been made in the fight against Aids.
- a worldwide campaign to prevent the spread of AIDS
- people fighting AIDS
- Five years after contracting HIV he developed full-blown AIDS.
How to use AIDS
Used in medical and health contexts. Avoid using it in casual conversations unless relevant. Can be sensitive, so be mindful of the audience and context.
Grammar pattern
AIDS + affect + object
Memory hint
Think of 'AIDS' as an 'A'-ttack on your immune 'I'-mmunity, leading to 'D'-isease.
Related words
Collocations with AIDS
Synonyms for AIDS
- HIV/AIDS
- immunodeficiency syndrome
- viral infection
Common mistakes with AIDS
- Confusing AIDS with HIV; HIV is the virus, AIDS is the condition.
- Using 'AIDS' in a joking manner, which can be offensive.
- Neglecting to capitalize it, as it's an acronym.
AIDS appears in
AIDS in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
الإيدز
مرض خطير يسببه فيروس يضعف قدرة الجسم على محاربة العدوى.
- Bengaliবাংলা
এইডস
একটি গুরুতর অসুস্থতা যা ভাইরাসের কারণে হয় এবং শরীরের সংক্রমণ প্রতিরোধের ক্ষমতাকে দুর্বল করে দেয়।
- GermanDeutsch
AIDS
Eine ernste Krankheit, die durch ein Virus verursacht wird und die Fähigkeit des Körpers schwächt, Infektionen zu bekämpfen.
- SpanishEspañol
SIDA
Una enfermedad grave causada por un virus que debilita la capacidad del cuerpo para combatir infecciones.
- Persianفارسی
ایدز
یه بیماری خطرناکه که ویروسش سیستم دفاعی بدن رو ضعیف میکنه و نمیذاره بدنت با عفونتها بجنگه.
- FrenchFrançais
SIDA
Une maladie grave causée par un virus qui affaiblit la capacité du corps à combattre les infections.
- Hindiहिन्दी
एड्स
एक गंभीर बीमारी जो एक वायरस के कारण होती है जो शरीर की संक्रमण से लड़ने की क्षमता को कमजोर कर देती है।
- ItalianItaliano
AIDS
Una malattia grave causata da un virus che indebolisce la capacità del corpo di combattere le infezioni.
- PortuguesePortuguês
AIDS
Uma doença séria causada por um vírus que enfraquece a capacidade do corpo de combater infecções.
- RussianРусский
СПИД
Серьезная болезнь, вызванная вирусом, который ослабляет способность организма бороться с инфекциями.
- Urduاردو
ایڈز
ایک سنگین بیماری جو ایک وائرس کی وجہ سے ہوتی ہے جو جسم کی انفیکشن سے لڑنے کی صلاحیت کو کمزور کرتی ہے۔
- Chinese中文
艾滋病
一种由病毒引起的严重疾病，削弱身体抵抗感染的能力。
More words like AIDS
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about AIDS
What does AIDS mean?
A serious illness caused by a virus that weakens the body's ability to fight infections.
What is the definition of AIDS?
a serious illness caused by a virus called HIV that attacks the body’s ability to resist infection (the abbreviation for ‘Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome’)
How do you use AIDS in a sentence?
the **AIDS epidemic**
Can you give another example of AIDS?
to fight/eradicate/combat AIDS
What are synonyms for AIDS?
Common alternatives include HIV/AIDS, immunodeficiency syndrome, viral infection.
What is the opposite of AIDS?
Opposite meanings include health, wellness, immunity.
What words go with AIDS?
It commonly pairs with full-blown, case, be infected with, fight, have, patient, sufferer, victim, the spread of AIDS.
What are common mistakes when using AIDS?
Confusing AIDS with HIV; HIV is the virus, AIDS is the condition. Using 'AIDS' in a joking manner, which can be offensive. Neglecting to capitalize it, as it's an acronym.
How do you pronounce AIDS?
US: /["/eɪdz/"]/, UK: /["/eɪdz/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use AIDS?
Used in medical and health contexts. Avoid using it in casual conversations unless relevant. Can be sensitive, so be mindful of the audience and context.
What CEFR level is AIDS?
"AIDS" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.