Synonyms for
Covid
Definition
COVID-19 is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It first emerged in Wuhan, China in 2019 and has since caused a global pandemic.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Common collocations
- COVID-19 pandemic
- COVID-19 cases
- COVID-19 symptoms
- COVID-19 vaccine
- COVID-19 testing
- COVID-19 restrictions
- long COVID
Word family
noun COVID-19
adjective COVID-related
Usage note
COVID is an acronym for Coronavirus Disease. It is commonly used to refer to the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. While 'COVID' is widely understood, 'COVID-19' is the official designation for the disease.
Example sentences
- I had to miss school because I was exposed to someone with COVID.
- My aunt got very sick with COVID and had to go to the hospital.
- I wear a mask to protect myself and others from COVID.
- COVID has disrupted many events and plans.
- Scientists are working hard to find a cure for COVID.
Quotes
'COVID-19 has shown us that health is not just a luxury for the rich, it is a necessity for all.' - Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
'We cannot afford to wait for the COVID-19 pandemic to end to invest in health.' - Gro Harlem Brundtland
'COVID-19 is not just a health issue; it is a human crisis that affects us all.' - Antonio Guterres