Cool MateMeaning of Infect
to make a disease or an illness spread to a person, an animal or a plant
In simple words: To make someone sick by spreading germs or diseases.
Infect in a sentence
- It is not possible to infect another person through kissing.
- people infected with the virus
- The eggs were infected with salmonella.
- She infected the children with her enthusiasm for music.
- The whole room was soon infected by his laughter.
How to use Infect
Use 'infect' in medical or health contexts. It’s formal, so avoid it in casual conversations unless discussing illness. Common with diseases or viruses.
Grammar pattern
infect + object
Memory hint
Think of 'in-fect' as introducing a 'bad effect' to health.
Related words
Collocations with Infect
- infect a wound
- infect someone with a virus
- infectious disease
- infected by bacteria
- infect the environment
Common mistakes with Infect
- Confused 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.
Infect appears in
Infect in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يُصيب بالعدوى، يُعدي
تخلي شخص مريض بنقل الجراثيم أو الأمراض له.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সংক্রমিত করা
জীবাণু বা রোগ ছড়িয়ে কাউকে অসুস্থ করে তোলা।
- GermanDeutsch
infizieren
Jemanden krank machen, indem man Keime oder Krankheiten verbreitet.
- SpanishEspañol
Infectar
Contagiar a alguien con gérmenes o enfermedades.
- Persianفارسی
عفونی کردن
کسی را با پخش میکروبها یا بیماریها بیمار کردن.
- FrenchFrançais
Infecter
Rendre quelqu'un malade en propageant des germes ou des maladies.
- Hindiहिन्दी
संक्रमित करना
कीटाणुओं या बीमारियों को फैलाकर किसी को बीमार करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Infettare
Far ammalare qualcuno diffondendo germi o malattie.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Infect
Passar uma doença ou germes para alguém.
- RussianРусский
заразить, инфицировать
Сделать кого-то больным, распространив микробы или болезни.
- Urduاردو
Infect
جراثیم یا بیماری پھیلا کر کسی کو بیمار کر دینا۔
- Chinese中文
感染, 传染
让别人也生病，因为你身上的细菌或疾病传给了他们。
More words like Infect
- Transmit
- Spread
- Pollute
- 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
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Frequently asked questions about Infect
What does Infect mean?
To make someone sick by spreading germs or diseases.
What is the definition of Infect?
to make a disease or an illness spread to a person, an animal or a plant
How do you use Infect in a sentence?
It is not possible to infect another person through kissing.
Can you give another example of Infect?
people infected with the virus
What are synonyms for Infect?
Common alternatives include contaminate, afflict, transmit, spread, pollute.
What is the opposite of Infect?
Opposite meanings include heal, cure, prevent.
What words go with Infect?
It commonly pairs with infect a wound, infect someone with a virus, infectious disease, infected by bacteria, infect the environment.
What are common mistakes when using Infect?
Confused 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.
How do you pronounce Infect?
US: /["/ɪnˈfekt/","/ɪnˈfekts/","/ɪnˈfektɪd/","/ɪnˈfektɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈfekt/","/ɪnˈfekts/","/ɪnˈfektɪd/","/ɪnˈfektɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Infect?
Use 'infect' in medical or health contexts. It’s formal, so avoid it in casual conversations unless discussing illness. Common with diseases or viruses.
What CEFR level is Infect?
"Infect" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.