germ

The word “germ” has 1 syllable: germ

It's pronounced as /dʒɜrm/

What is synonym and antonym for germ?

In the thesaurus, “germ” has 49 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for germ along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for germ

Antonyms for germ

conclusion
consequence
effect
end
ending
outcome
outgrowth
result

Meanings of germ

noun
1. The small mass of cells from which a new organism develops; a seed, bud or spore.
2. A pathogenic microorganism.
3. The embryo of a seed, especially of a seed used as a cereal or grain. See Wikipedia article on cereal germ.
4. The origin of an idea or project.
5. An equivalence class that includes a specified function defined in an open neighborhood.
verb
1. To germinate.
2. To grow, as if parasitic.

Example Sentences

Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of germ.
The doctor explained how a single germ can cause an infection.
The kitchen counter was cleaned to remove every germ.
Children are often exposed to many different types of germ at school.
The scientist studied the behavior of a harmful germ under the microscope.

On this page you'll find 57 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to germ, such as: antibody, bacterium, beginning, birth, bud, bug, cause.

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