C1adjective 5K

Contagious

🇬🇧 UK //kənˈteɪdʒəs// 🇺🇸 US //kənˈteɪdʒəs//

Meaning of Contagious

Capable of being transmitted from one individual to another, especially diseases.

In simple words: Able to spread from one person to another

Contagious in a sentence

• The flu is extremely contagious during winter months.
• Her enthusiasm was contagious, making everyone excited about the project.
• Some diseases are contagious while others are not.
• Laughter can be just as contagious as a cold.
• The contagious disease required immediate quarantine measures.

How to use Contagious

Commonly used in both medical and metaphorical contexts. Be cautious when referring to emotions as 'contagious'; it can have positive or negative connotations.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'contagious' as catching a cold from a friend. It spreads easily.

Related words

Collocations with Contagious

• contagious disease
• contagious laughter
• contagious enthusiasm
• contagious joy
• contagious behavior

Synonyms for Contagious

• infectious
• transmittable
• catching
• spreading
• communicable

Opposites of Contagious

• noncontagious
• isolated
• contained

Common mistakes with Contagious

• Confusing 'contagious' with 'infectious' when referring to non-medical situations.
• Using 'contagious' inappropriately to describe things that do not spread, like ideas without a personal connection.
• Incorrectly using the noun form without context, e.g., saying 'the contagious' without specifying what it is.

Frequently asked questions about Contagious

What does Contagious mean?

Able to spread from one person to another

What is the definition of Contagious?

Capable of being transmitted from one individual to another, especially diseases.

How do you use Contagious in a sentence?

The flu is extremely contagious during winter months.

Can you give another example of Contagious?

Her enthusiasm was contagious, making everyone excited about the project.

What are synonyms for Contagious?

Common alternatives include infectious, transmittable, catching, spreading, communicable.

What is the opposite of Contagious?

Opposite meanings include noncontagious, isolated, contained.

What words go with Contagious?

It commonly pairs with contagious disease, contagious laughter, contagious enthusiasm, contagious joy, contagious behavior.

What are common mistakes when using Contagious?

Confusing 'contagious' with 'infectious' when referring to non-medical situations. Using 'contagious' inappropriately to describe things that do not spread, like ideas without a personal connection. Incorrectly using the noun form without context, e.g., saying 'the contagious' without specifying what it is.

How do you pronounce Contagious?

US: //kənˈteɪdʒəs//, UK: //kənˈteɪdʒəs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Contagious?

Commonly used in both medical and metaphorical contexts. Be cautious when referring to emotions as 'contagious'; it can have positive or negative connotations.

What CEFR level is Contagious?

"Contagious" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.