CEFR B2

plague

noun

Meaning

A serious, infectious disease that spreads quickly and kills a large number of people, or a disease that has this characteristic.

Examples

The Black Death was a devastating plague that swept across Europe in the 14th century.
Scientists are working to find a cure for the new plague that is affecting livestock.

Synonyms: epidemic, pestilence, contagion, affliction

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plague (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpleɪɡ/

Definition

A serious, infectious disease that spreads quickly and kills a large number of people, or a disease that has this characteristic.

Examples

The Black Death was a devastating plague that swept across Europe in the 14th century.
Scientists are working to find a cure for the new plague that is affecting livestock.
The city was put under quarantine to prevent the spread of the deadly plague.

How to Use plague

plague of (prepositional phrase): A large number of troublesome things or people. — "The city was suffering from a plague of locusts."
plagued by (prepositional phrase): To be troubled or annoyed by something or someone. — "He was plagued by debt after the business failed."

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