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to become infected

 

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Term: to become infected

Description

The term "to become infected" refers to the process of acquiring an illness or disease either through direct contact with pathogens or exposure to an infected individual. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the spreading of negative influences or ideas.

Sample sentences

As a verb:

1. The patient became infected with a rare strain of virus.

2. If you don't wash your hands frequently, you are more likely to become infected.

3. She became infected with the flu after attending a crowded party.

As an adjective:

1. The infected wound required immediate medical attention.

2. The contaminated food was responsible for the infected cases in the area.

3. The doctor advised the patient to avoid contact with infected individuals.

As an adverb:

1. She coughed infectiously, alerting everyone to the possibility of being infected.

2. The rumor spread rapidly and infected the minds of many.

3. The laughter of the children infected the room with joy.

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