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contagious

/kənˈteɪdʒəs/
con · ta · gious kən · ˈteɪ · dʒəs
English Definition
adj. able to be spread from one to another
中文释义
传染的
Significado en Español
contagioso
한국어 뜻
전염성의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lây nhiễm, truyền nhiễm
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Example Sentence

The flu is highly contagious.

流感高度传染。

Synonyms
infectious catching
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
con(common)+tag(contact)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “contagious”: The common cold is highly contagious, spreading quickly from person to person.

  1. A infectious
  2. B harmless
  3. C isolated
  4. D delayed
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A — infectious. “contagious” means adj. able to be spread from one to another

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The flu is highly ______, so stay home if you feel sick.

  1. A harmless
  2. B curable
  3. C contagious
  4. D permanent
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C — contagious. “contagious” means adj. able to be spread from one to another

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Common questions about “contagious”

What does “contagious” mean?

contagious — adj. able to be spread from one to another. In Chinese: 传染的.

How do you pronounce “contagious”?

contagious is pronounced /kənˈteɪdʒəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: con · ta · gious.

How do you use “contagious” in a sentence?

The flu is highly contagious. (流感高度传染。)

What are synonyms for “contagious”?

infectious, catching — all close in meaning to contagious (adj. able to be spread from one to another).

Is “contagious” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. contagious appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “contagious”?

con(common)+tag(contact)

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