immune
Pronunciation
Adjective
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
Protected against a particular illness, usually because the body has already fought it off or been vaccinated.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
protected
resistant
Antonyms
susceptible
vulnerable
Usage notes
Often followed by "to," as in "immune to infection."
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Which word fits the gap? "After the vaccine, he was _____ to the disease."
Answer: immune
In your own words, what does "immune" mean?
Protected against a particular illness, usually because the body has already fought it off or been vaccinated.
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