Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.
"The virus can infect healthy people quickly."
The process of becoming infected with harmful microorganisms such as bacteria or viruses.
"The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection."
capable of causing infection or disease; spreading easily from one person to another; able to spread feelings or attitudes such as enthusiasm
"Her infectious laughter made everyone in the room smile."
not suitable or well chosen; awkward or unfortunate
"His infelicitous remark ruined the atmosphere of the meeting."
to conclude or deduce something from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements
"From his silence, I inferred that he was not happy with the decision."
a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
"The detective made an inference based on the evidence he collected."
Of lower quality, rank, or status.
"This material is inferior to the one we used before."
relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying
"The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site."
a large, intense fire that is dangerously out of control
"The building turned into an inferno within minutes."
to overrun in large numbers, especially so as to cause damage or discomfort
"The old house was infested with rats."
The presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, causing damage or disease.
"The infestation of ants in the kitchen led to immediate pest control measures."
a person who does not believe in a particular religion or faith
"In medieval times, people often called non-Christians infidels."
the act of being unfaithful to a spouse or partner
"Their marriage ended due to his infidelity."
to secretly enter or gain access to a place or group
"The spies managed to infiltrate the enemy base."
The process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.
"Good soil structure promotes infiltration of rainwater."
limitless or endless in space, extent, or number
"The universe is often described as infinite."
Extremely small in size or amount; so tiny as to be almost negligible.
"The error was so infinitesimal that it didn’t affect the results."
A concept describing something without any limit or end.
"The universe seems to stretch into infinity."
Weak, especially due to old age or illness.
"The infirm old man needed assistance to walk."
cheerfully unconcerned about the future; carefree
"She has a happy-go-lucky attitude and never worries about tomorrow."
to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech
"The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour."
to annoy or trouble someone repeatedly in an aggressive or persistent way
"The journalist claimed she was being harassed online."
aggressive pressure or intimidation; unwanted and repeated behavior causing discomfort
"The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment."
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another
"The sudden drop in temperature was a harbinger of winter."
noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind
"He continued to harbor resentment towards his former boss."
A place of shelter or refuge for pests or animals.
"Pests need a harborage site to survive and breed."
a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge
"The fishing boats returned safely to the harbour before the storm hit the coastline."
solid, firm, or difficult to do or endure
"The exam was very hard for most students."
tough and experienced, not easily affected by emotions or hardship
"The hard-bitten detective showed no sign of surprise at the crime scene."
showing no kindness or sympathy; cruel
"The landlord was hard-hearted and refused to help the poor family."
Courage, boldness, or daring behavior; also physical robustness.
"The mountaineer's hardihood impressed the entire team."
almost not; scarcely
"She could hardly believe her eyes."
severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress
"Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful."
the physical parts of a computer or electronic system, such as the monitor, keyboard, and processor
"The company upgraded its computer hardware to improve performance."
Strong, robust, and capable of enduring difficult conditions.
"Hardy plants can survive the harsh winter."
a fast-running long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit
"The hare quickly ran across the field."
to cause injury, damage, or pain to someone or something
"Smoking can harm your lungs over time."
causing or likely to cause harm; damaging
"Smoking is harmful to your health."
not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe
"The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless."
Marked by agreement, peace, or a pleasing arrangement of parts.
"The group worked in a harmonious way to complete the project."
a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound
"She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple."
The process of making things compatible or consistent with one another.
"The harmonization of different policies ensures consistent results."
a state of agreement or peaceful existence
"The family lived in perfect harmony."
To control and make use of natural resources, especially energy.
"Scientists are working to harness solar power effectively."
To dwell on or complain about something persistently.
"He kept harping on the same mistake over and over."
continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way
"She kept harping on about the mistakes I made."
feeling strained or stressed due to being overworked or constantly bothered
"The harried teacher struggled to calm the noisy classroom."
to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool
"The tragic news harrowed the entire family."
extremely distressing or upsetting
"It was a harrowing experience to witness the accident."
to constantly attack, harass, or annoy
"The army harried the enemy with sudden raids."
