virus
/ˈvaɪ.rəs/
noun
- A very small organism that causes disease in humans, animals, or plants.
- Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of viruses.
- Scientists are developing a vaccine to protect against the new virus.
- The flu virus spreads easily through coughs and sneezes.
- A computer program that can copy itself and damage a computer system or data.
- My laptop got a virus from an email attachment, and I lost all my files.
- Always install antivirus software to protect your computer from viruses.
- The company's network was shut down by a dangerous virus.
- Something (such as an idea or piece of information) that spreads quickly and widely, often causing harm.
- The trend was a virus of negativity that affected everyone in the office.
- Misinformation on social media can act like a virus, infecting many people's beliefs.
- The rumor spread through the school like a virus, causing panic.
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