B1nounhealthtechnology
US/ˈvaɪ.rəs/
UK/ˈvaɪə.rəs/
a tiny living thing that causes disease; also a program that harms a computer
In context
The flu virus spreads quickly in crowded places like schools and buses.
Don't open that attachment; it might contain a virus that deletes your files.
Antibiotics cannot kill viruses, so they won't help you get over a cold.
Words that go with virus
verb + noun
- spread the virusWashing your hands helps stop people spreading the virus.
- catch a virusI think I caught a virus on the plane.
noun + noun
- computer virusA computer virus deleted all my photos.
- flu virusThe flu virus changes a little every year.
adjective + noun
- deadly virusScientists are racing to find a vaccine for the deadly virus.
verb + preposition
- infected with a virusThousands of computers were infected with a virus last week.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
/ˈviː.ruːt/ (đọc như 'vi-rút')Correct: /ˈvaɪ.rəs/