germs
Pronunciation
Noun
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Quick answer
Tiny living things, too small to see, that can cause illness.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
bacteria
microbes
Usage notes
"Germs" is almost always used in the plural in everyday speech.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She reminded the kids to wash their hands to get rid of _____."
Answer: germs
In your own words, what does "germs" mean?
Tiny living things, too small to see, that can cause illness.
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