B2adjectivehealth
US/ɪˈmjuːn/
UK/ɪˈmjuːn/
protected from a disease, or not affected by something
In context
Once you have had chickenpox, you are usually immune to it.
A healthy diet and good sleep support your immune system.
Nobody is immune to stress during exam season.
Words that go with immune
adjective + noun
- immune systemStress and lack of sleep can weaken the immune system.
- immune responseThe vaccine triggers a strong immune response in older adults.
adjective + preposition
- immune toSome people seem completely immune to criticism from their bosses.
adverb + adjective
- naturally immuneA few people are naturally immune to certain viruses.
- largely immuneSmall shops in the town were largely immune to the economic crisis.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is immune with the virus.Correct: She is immune to the virus.