Cool MateMeaning of Outbreak
the sudden start of something unpleasant, especially violence or a disease
In simple words: A sudden start of something, especially a disease.
Outbreak in a sentence
- the outbreak of war
- an outbreak of typhoid
- Outbreaks of rain are expected in the afternoon.
- the events that led to the outbreak of World War I
- an outbreak of hostilities
How to use Outbreak
Commonly used in health contexts to describe the sudden occurrence of diseases. Avoid overly technical medical terms when discussing with general audiences.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'break' in a 'out', like an infection breaking out into the community.
Related words
Collocations with Outbreak
Opposites of Outbreak
- control
- containment
Common mistakes with Outbreak
- Confused with 'breakout' which refers to a sudden escape or emergence.
- Using 'outbreak' to describe non-disease situations.
- Pluralizing 'outbreak' as 'outbreaks' too frequently in casual conversation.
Outbreak appears in
Outbreak in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تفشي
بداية مفاجئة لشيء ما، خاصة مرض.
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রাদুর্ভাব
কোনো কিছুর আকস্মিক শুরু, বিশেষ করে রোগের।
- GermanDeutsch
Ausbruch
Ein plötzlicher Beginn von etwas, besonders einer Krankheit.
- SpanishEspañol
Brote
Un inicio repentino de algo, especialmente una enfermedad.
- Persianفارسی
شیوع
شروع ناگهانی یک بیماری یا اتفاق بد.
- FrenchFrançais
Épidémie
Un début soudain de quelque chose, surtout une maladie.
- Hindiहिन्दी
फैलना
किसी चीज़ का अचानक शुरू होना, खासकर कोई बीमारी।
- ItalianItaliano
Scoppio
Un inizio improvviso di qualcosa, specialmente una malattia.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Surtos
Um início súbito de algo, especialmente uma doença.
- RussianРусский
Вспышка, начало
Внезапное начало чего-то, особенно болезни.
- Urduاردو
جنگ کا پھوٹ پڑنا، بیماری کا پھیلنا
کسی چیز کا اچانک شروع ہونا، خاص طور پر بیماری کا۔
- Chinese中文
爆发, 暴发
某事突然发生，特别是疾病的突然发生。
More words like Outbreak
- EpidemicC1
A sudden, widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community.
- Eruption
- Incident
- 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 Outbreak
What does Outbreak mean?
A sudden start of something, especially a disease.
What is the definition of Outbreak?
the sudden start of something unpleasant, especially violence or a disease
How do you use Outbreak in a sentence?
the outbreak of war
Can you give another example of Outbreak?
an outbreak of typhoid
What are synonyms for Outbreak?
Common alternatives include epidemic, flare-up, eruption, incident, manifestation.
What is the opposite of Outbreak?
Opposite meanings include control, containment.
What words go with Outbreak?
It commonly pairs with large, major, serious, cause, lead to, prevent, occur, outbreak of, an outbreak of disease, outbreaks of rain, an outbreak of war, fighting, hostilities, violence, etc..
What are common mistakes when using Outbreak?
Confused with 'breakout' which refers to a sudden escape or emergence. Using 'outbreak' to describe non-disease situations. Pluralizing 'outbreak' as 'outbreaks' too frequently in casual conversation.
How do you pronounce Outbreak?
US: /["/ˈaʊtbreɪk/"]/, UK: /["/ˈaʊtbreɪk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Outbreak?
Commonly used in health contexts to describe the sudden occurrence of diseases. Avoid overly technical medical terms when discussing with general audiences.
What CEFR level is Outbreak?
"Outbreak" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.