Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with virus in American Collocation
virus
noun
countable
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
spread a virus
We could be passing on the virus to other people.
catch a virus
No one knows how the viruses are contracted.
get rid of a virus
A programme of vaccination was started with the aim of completely eradicating the smallpox virus.
have a virus
Nursing people infected with the HIV virus can be a challenging and rewarding job.
carry a virus
Which animals typically harbour the rabies virus?
get better after a virus
Sarah is still recovering from a throat virus.
fight a virus
Each species uses its immune system to combat different viruses in different ways.
prevent a virus
Vaccine programs can prevent viruses before they start.
affect someone or something
Do bird flu viruses infect humans?
spread
Chickenpox can be caught by the virus spreading in the air.
change
The HIV virus mutates at a rapid rate and there are numerous strains found in different areas of the world.
increase
Viruses typically replicate for a long period of time before they activate, allowing plenty of time to spread.
kill someone
In the film, a deadly virus has wiped out almost all of humanity.