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coronavirus

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kəˈroʊnəˌvaɪrəs/ · UK /kəˈrəʊnəˌvaɪrəs/

coronavirus means: One of a group of viruses that can cause illness in people and animals.

noun

VIRUSB2

One of a group of viruses that can cause illness in people and animals.

  • The test showed that she had coronavirus.
  • Some coronaviruses infect animals.
  • Scientists studied how this coronavirus spreads.

Common phrases: catch coronavirus, coronavirus infection, coronavirus vaccine

PANDEMICB1

The period when COVID-19 spread around the world and affected people's daily lives.

  • The shop closed during coronavirus.
  • Before coronavirus, we met at the office every day.
  • Coronavirus changed how many people worked.

Similar words: the COVID-19 pandemic

Common phrases: during coronavirus, before coronavirus, coronavirus restrictions

Questions about coronavirus

What does coronavirus mean?

One of a group of viruses that can cause illness in people and animals.

What is coronavirus in other languages?

Türkçe: koronavirüs · Español: coronavirus · Français: coronavirus · Deutsch: Coronavirus · Italiano: coronavirus · 日本語: コロナウイルス

How do you pronounce coronavirus?

In American English /kəˈroʊnəˌvaɪrəs/; in British English /kəˈrəʊnəˌvaɪrəs/.

How do you use coronavirus in a sentence?

The test showed that she had coronavirus. Some coronaviruses infect animals.

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