Infect vs Spread vs Transmit

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Infect

Top 2.000 (häufig)C1verb

Spread

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B1verb

Transmit

Top 2.000 (häufig)B2verb
Am häufigsten: Spread
 InfectSpreadTransmit
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈfekt/","/ɪnˈfekts/","/ɪnˈfektɪd/","/ɪnˈfektɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈfekt/","/ɪnˈfekts/","/ɪnˈfektɪd/","/ɪnˈfektɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/spred/","/spredz/","/ˈspredɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/spred/","/spredz/","/ˈspredɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 //trænˈsmɪt//🇺🇸 //trænˈsmɪt//
BedeutungTo make someone sick by spreading germs or diseases.To open something wide or make it cover a large area.To send something from one place to another.
BeispielIt is not possible to infect another person through kissing.She decided to spread the butter evenly on her toast.The satellite will transmit data back to Earth.
RegisterNeutralNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 2.000 (häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)
CEFR-NiveauC1B1B2
Wortartverbverbverb
Kollokationeninfect a wound, infect someone with a virus, infectious disease, infected by bacteria, infect the environmentfast, like wildfire, quickly, (all) across, among, around, be thinly spread, spread yourself too thin, fast, like wildfire, quickly, (all) across, among, around, be thinly spread, spread yourself too thin, fast, like wildfire, quickly, (all) across, among, around, be thinly spread, spread yourself too thin, thickly, lightly, thinly, on, with, carefully, out, across, on, over, spread something open, spread your arms, legs, etc. out wide, spread your arms, legs, etc. wide, carefully, out, across, on, over, spread something open, spread your arms, legs, etc. out wide, spread your arms, legs, etc. wide, carefully, out, across, on, over, spread something open, spread your arms, legs, etc. out wide, spread your arms, legs, etc. wide, equally, evenly, uniformly, try to, among, between, overtransmit signals, transmit data, transmit information, transmit a message, transmit power
Antonymeheal, cure, preventconceal, gather, compressreceive, detain
Häufige FehlerConfused with 'affect' — 'infect' means to make sick, while 'affect' relates to influencing something., Using 'infect' with inanimate objects — only living things can be infected., Mixing up 'infect' with 'contaminate' — 'contaminate' often refers to pollution or toxins.Confused with 'spred' as a past tense; the correct past is 'spread'., Misused with 'spreading out' when describing thoughts instead of physical spreading., Omitting the object; remember to include what is being spread.Confused with 'transmit' vs 'emit'., Using 'transmit' without an object., Mispronouncing the word.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'infect' in medical or health contexts. It’s formal, so avoid it in casual conversations unless discussing illness. Common with diseases or viruses.Use 'spread' when talking about applying something, like a sandwich spread or an idea. It's neutral and suitable for all contexts, but avoid using it too informally when discussing significant topics.Commonly used in technical contexts, such as electronics, communication, and medicine. Avoid in casual conversation.

Häufige Fragen: Infect vs Spread vs Transmit

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Infect, Spread und Transmit?

Infect: To make someone sick by spreading germs or diseases. Spread: To open something wide or make it cover a large area. Transmit: To send something from one place to another.

Was ist häufiger: Infect, Spread und Transmit?

Spread ist im Alltagsenglisch am häufigsten.

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Infect, Spread und Transmit?

Infect ist das höchste Niveau, bei C1, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Sind Infect, Spread und Transmit auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Infect: C1, Spread: B1, Transmit: B2 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Infect, Spread und Transmit?

Infect: verb, Spread: verb, Transmit: verb.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Infect: It is not possible to infect another person through kissing. Spread: She decided to spread the butter evenly on her toast. Transmit: The satellite will transmit data back to Earth.

Kann ich Infect, Spread und Transmit austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Infect, Spread und Transmit sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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