Infected
Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈfɛktɪd/
Infected (adjective)
- having harmful germs or viruses in the body, causing illness.
- having a harmful program or virus in a computer or device.
- having bacteria or germs in a wound, causing it to become red and painful.
Examples
- The child was infected and needed rest.
- Many people were infected during the outbreak.
Common collocations: infected with a virus, infected by bacteria, infected with malware, infected system, infected area