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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /kənˈteɪdʒəs/
contagious means: Able to pass easily from one person to another, especially a disease or feeling.
adjective
SPREADING EASILYB2
Able to pass easily from one person to another, especially a disease or feeling.
- Flu is highly contagious.
- Her laughter was contagious, and soon everyone was laughing.
- His contagious enthusiasm made us want to join.
CAN INFECT OTHERSB2
Having a disease that other people can catch from you.
- Am I still contagious?
- The doctor said he was no longer contagious.
- Contagious patients were kept away from other people.
Questions about contagious
What does contagious mean?
Able to pass easily from one person to another, especially a disease or feeling.
What is contagious in other languages?
Türkçe: bulaşıcı · Español: contagioso · Français: contagieux · Deutsch: ansteckend · Italiano: contagioso · 日本語: 感染しやすい
How do you pronounce contagious?
It is pronounced /kənˈteɪdʒəs/.
How do you use contagious in a sentence?
Flu is highly contagious. Her laughter was contagious, and soon everyone was laughing.
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