infection

noun
UK: /ɪnˈfekʃən/
US: /ɪnˈfekʃən/

  1. A disease caused by germs entering the body.

    1. The infection made her very sick for a week. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor said the infection needs immediate antibiotic treatment. [ ] [ ]

  2. The state of being infected with a disease or illness.

    1. The wound showed signs of infection and needed care. [ ] [ ]
    2. Proper hand washing helps to prevent the spread of infection in hospitals. [ ] [ ]

  3. The process of infecting someone or something with a disease.

    1. The infection spread quickly through the community. [ ] [ ]
    2. Scientists are studying the infection process of the new virus strain. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

disease illness contamination

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "infection" in English means: A disease caused by germs entering the body., The state of being infected with a disease or illness., The process of infecting someone or something with a disease..

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

Synonyms for "infection": disease, illness, contamination.

Example usage of "infection": "The infection made her very sick for a week.". More examples on the page.