Infects Meaning in English
word · lemma: infect
परिभाषा
To pass a disease, virus, or bacteria to a person, animal, or plant, causing them to become sick.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Usually used in scientific, medical, or formal contexts. Subject is typically the agent (disease, person, animal) spreading the illness ('The virus infects humans'). Sometimes used metaphorically ('His enthusiasm infects everyone'). Avoid confusing with 'affect' (to influence).
उदाहरण वाक्य
The flu virus infects many people every winter.
basic
Dirty water often infects crops in the village.
basic
If one dog has worms, it infects the others.
basic
This new computer virus quickly infects your files if you're not careful.
natural
Her laughter infects everyone around her.
natural
A single mosquito infects hundreds of people in this area each year.
natural