C2
immune vs immunity vs indemnity
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| immuneadjective/ɪˈmjuːn/ | Meaning protected from a disease, or not affected by something | Goes with immune system | Example Once you have had chickenpox, you are usually immune to it. |
| immunitynoun/ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti/ | Meaning the body's ability to resist a particular disease or infection | Goes with immunity to | Example Breast milk helps build a baby's immunity to common infections. |
| indemnitynoun/ɪnˈdem.nə.ti/ | Meaning a promise to pay for any loss or damage, or the money paid for it | Goes with indemnity clause | Example Our lawyer asked for an indemnity against any claims from third parties. |
Which word fits?
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