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UK/["/dɪˈziːz/"]/US/["/dɪˈziːz/"]/

Meaning of Disease

In simple words: An illness or sickness that affects a person's body or mind.

Disease in a sentence

  • The doctor diagnosed her with a rare disease.
  • He is working on a new treatment for the disease.
  • The disease spread quickly through the population.
  • Many diseases can be prevented with vaccines.
  • Some plants are resistant to certain diseases, making them easier to grow.

How to use Disease

Commonly used in medical contexts. Not typically used to refer to minor illnesses like colds; more for serious or chronic conditions.

Grammar pattern

noun

Memory hint

Think of 'de' + 'cease' - a disease causes the body's functions to cease.

Related words

Collocations with Disease

  • common
  • obscure
  • rare
  • outbreak
  • have
  • suffer from
  • catch
  • spread
  • affect somebody
  • afflict somebody
  • with a/​the disease
  • disease in
  • disease of
  • a cure for a disease
  • the incidence of (a) disease
  • a patient with a disease

Synonyms for Disease

Opposites of Disease

Common mistakes with Disease

  • Confused with 'disorder' which refers to a less defined condition.
  • Using 'disease' too casually in everyday conversations.
  • Omitting the article when referring to specific diseases.

Compare Disease with Illness, Condition, Disorder

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Frequently asked questions about Disease

What does Disease mean?

An illness or sickness that affects a person's body or mind.

What is the definition of Disease?

an illness affecting humans, animals or plants, often caused by infection

How do you use Disease in a sentence?

The doctor diagnosed her with a rare disease.

Can you give another example of Disease?

He is working on a new treatment for the disease.

What are synonyms for Disease?

Common alternatives include illness, sickness, condition, disorder, ailment.

What is the opposite of Disease?

Opposite meanings include health, wellness.

What words go with Disease?

It commonly pairs with common, obscure, rare, outbreak, have, suffer from, catch, spread, affect somebody, afflict somebody, with a/​the disease, disease in, disease of, a cure for a disease, the incidence of (a) disease, a patient with a disease.

What are common mistakes when using Disease?

Confused with 'disorder' which refers to a less defined condition. Using 'disease' too casually in everyday conversations. Omitting the article when referring to specific diseases.

How do you pronounce Disease?

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

When should I use Disease?

Commonly used in medical contexts. Not typically used to refer to minor illnesses like colds; more for serious or chronic conditions.

What CEFR level is Disease?

"Disease" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.