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Immune

UK /["/ɪˈmjuːn/"]/US /["/ɪˈmjuːn/"]/

Definition

that cannot catch or be affected by a particular disease or illness

In simple words: Not affected by something bad, like a disease.

Examples

  • Adults are often immune to German measles.
  • Many people are immune to this disease.
  • The vaccination doesn't necessarily make you completely immune.
  • You'll eventually become immune to criticism.
  • Few people are immune to her charms.
  • Our business is far from immune to economic conditions.
  • No one should be immune from prosecution.
  • Not even the monarch was immune from criticism by the press.

Usage notes

Often used in medical or health contexts. Appropriate when discussing health, immunity, or resistance to diseases. Avoid using in casual conversations where specific disease context is not relevant.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Sounds like 'I’m immune' — imagine saying it while feeling safe from illness.

Collocations

  • be
  • seem
  • become
  • completely
  • totally
  • to
  • appear
  • be
  • prove
  • completely
  • entirely
  • totally
  • from
  • to
  • appear
  • be
  • prove
  • completely
  • entirely
  • totally
  • from
  • to

Synonyms

  • resistant
  • protected
  • invulnerable
  • safe

Antonyms

  • susceptible
  • vulnerable

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'emune' which doesn't exist.
  • Using 'immunity' incorrectly as an adjective instead of 'immune'.
  • Mispronouncing as 'im-youne' instead of 'im-mune'.