disease

noun
UK: /dɪˈziːz/
US: /dɪˈziːz/

  1. An illness that affects a person, animal, or plant.

    1. Flu is a common disease, and it can spread very fast. [ ] [ ]
    2. Heart disease is a leading cause of death in many developed countries, often linked to lifestyle choices. [ ] [ ]

  2. A problem affecting something, causing it to fail or be in a bad state.

    1. Poverty is a social disease that affects many communities. [ ] [ ]
    2. Corruption is a disease that can undermine the foundation of any organization or society. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

illness ailment sickness malady
disease transitive-verb

  1. To affect with disease; to cause to become ill.

    1. The mold can disease the plant, so be careful about watering. [ ] [ ]
    2. Poor sanitation can disease a population rapidly, especially in densely populated areas with limited resources. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "disease" in English means: An illness that affects a person, animal, or plant., A problem affecting something, causing it to fail or be in a bad state..

The phonetic transcription of "disease" is /dɪˈziːz/ in British English and /dɪˈziːz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "disease": illness, ailment, sickness, malady.

Example usage of "disease": "Flu is a common disease, and it can spread very fast.". More examples on the page.