germ

noun/dʒɜːm/CEFR A2

জীবাণু

Meaning

A very small living thing that can cause disease.

Example sentences

  • Wash your hands to remove germs.জীবাণু দূর করতে হাত ধুয়ে নাও।
  • Germs spread when you sneeze.হাঁচি দিলে জীবাণু ছড়ায়।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: microbe

Similar words, and what each means

  • microbe

    জীবাণু

    A living thing too small to see, especially one that causes disease.

  • virus

    ভাইরাস, জীবাণু

    A tiny germ that causes illnesses like flu or colds.

Other English words for “জীবাণু

  • virus

    A tiny germ that causes illnesses like flu or colds.

  • bacteria

    Very small living things, some of which can cause disease.

  • microbe

    A living thing too small to see, especially one that causes disease.

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  1. “germ” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • জীবাণু
    • উইন্ডব্রেকার, বাতাসরোধী হালকা জ্যাকেট
    • হিটসিংক, তাপ অপসারণের ধাতব অংশ
    • আন্তরিকতাহীনতা, কপটতা
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    জীবাণুgerm (noun) — জীবাণু. A very small living thing that can cause disease.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “germ”?

    • candour
    • philanthropist
    • microbe
    • hire purchase
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    microbemicrobe — জীবাণু. A living thing too small to see, especially one that causes disease.

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