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How to pronounce “plague”

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Pronunciation guide for plague

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of plague with real speech in context.
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Definition summary
(often used with the, sometimes capitalized: the Plague) The bubonic plague, the pestilent disease caused by the virulent bacterium Yersinia pestis.

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How to pronounce plague

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Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “plague”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (often used with the, sometimes capitalized: the Plague) The bubonic plague, the pestilent disease caused by the virulent bacterium Yersinia pestis.
  • (pathology) An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence, but specifically by the above disease.
  • A widespread affliction, calamity, or destructive influx, especially when seen as divine retribution.
  • (figurative) A grave nuisance, whatever greatly irritates.
  • (ornithology) A group of common grackles.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To harass, pester or annoy someone persistently or incessantly.
  • (transitive) To afflict with a disease or other calamity.

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