B2noun 1K

Infection

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪnˈfekʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪnˈfekʃn/"]/

Meaning of Infection

the act or process of causing or getting a disease

In simple words: When germs or bacteria get into the body and make you sick.

Infection in a sentence

• The doctor confirmed that the patient had a bacterial infection in his lungs.
• Vaccines are essential for preventing the spread of infection among communities.
• The infection spread rapidly, leading to a significant health crisis in the region.
• After the insect bite, she developed a severe skin infection that required treatment.
• The hospital implemented strict protocols to reduce the risk of infection in patients.

How to use Infection

Use 'infection' in medical or health contexts. It's appropriate for conversations with healthcare professionals or when discussing illnesses. Avoid using it in casual or non-serious discussions.

Grammar pattern

infection + of + body part

Memory hint

Think of 'infections' as 'in' and 'problems' — infections come in and cause problems.

Related words

Collocations with Infection

• nasty
• serious
• severe
• have
• suffer
• suffer from
• develop
• occur
• spread
• in infection
• infection from
• infection through
• a cause of infection
• the onset of infection
• resistance to infection
• nasty
• serious
• severe
• have
• suffer
• suffer from
• develop
• occur
• spread
• in infection
• infection from
• infection through
• a cause of infection
• the onset of infection
• resistance to infection

Synonyms for Infection

• contagion
• virus
• disease
• sickness
• illness

Opposites of Infection

• health
• wellness

Common mistakes with Infection

• Confused with 'inflection' (change in speech)
• Using 'infection' to refer to non-medical situations
• Incorrectly stating a person is an 'infection' instead of having an 'infection'

Frequently asked questions about Infection

What does Infection mean?

When germs or bacteria get into the body and make you sick.

What is the definition of Infection?

the act or process of causing or getting a disease

How do you use Infection in a sentence?

The doctor confirmed that the patient had a bacterial infection in his lungs.

Can you give another example of Infection?

Vaccines are essential for preventing the spread of infection among communities.

What are synonyms for Infection?

Common alternatives include contagion, virus, disease, sickness, illness.

What is the opposite of Infection?

Opposite meanings include health, wellness.

What words go with Infection?

It commonly pairs with nasty, serious, severe, have, suffer, suffer from, develop, occur, spread, in infection, infection from, infection through, a cause of infection, the onset of infection, resistance to infection, nasty, serious, severe, have, suffer, suffer from, develop, occur, spread, in infection, infection from, infection through, a cause of infection, the onset of infection, resistance to infection.

What are common mistakes when using Infection?

Confused with 'inflection' (change in speech) Using 'infection' to refer to non-medical situations Incorrectly stating a person is an 'infection' instead of having an 'infection'

How do you pronounce Infection?

US: /["/ɪnˈfekʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈfekʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Infection?

Use 'infection' in medical or health contexts. It's appropriate for conversations with healthcare professionals or when discussing illnesses. Avoid using it in casual or non-serious discussions.

What CEFR level is Infection?

"Infection" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.