B2
contagious vs infected vs infectious
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| contagiousadjective/kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/ | Meaning describes a disease that spreads from one person to another by touch or through the air | Goes with highly contagious | Example Measles is highly contagious, so sick children should stay at home. |
| infectedadjective/ɪnˈfek.tɪd/ | Meaning containing harmful germs that cause disease, or affected by an illness caused by germs | Goes with infected wound | Example The infected wound was red and swollen, so he went to see a doctor. |
| infectiousadjective/ɪnˈfek.ʃəs/ | Meaning able to pass quickly between people; said of diseases, and also of laughter or a good mood | Goes with infectious disease | Example Measles is one of the most infectious diseases in the world. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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