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germs

The word “germs” has 1 syllable: germs

It's pronounced as /dʒɝmz/

What is synonym and antonym for germs?

In the thesaurus, “germs” has 47 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for germs

Antonyms for germs

  • sanitation
  • sterility

Meanings of germs

  • 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.

Example Sentences

  • Wash your hands regularly to avoid spreading germs.
  • The doctor explained how germs can cause infections if not controlled.
  • Disinfecting surfaces helps kill harmful germs.
  • Children are taught to cover their mouths when sneezing to prevent sharing germs.
  • Some people carry hand sanitizer to protect themselves from germs in public places.

On this page you'll find 49 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to germs, such as: bacilli, beginnings, births, bug, commencements, communicability, contagion.

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