immune

adjective B2

Meaning

The term "immune" refers to being resistant to a particular disease or infection, or not affected by something harmful.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "immune" with "immunity," which refers to the state of being immune.

Example Sentences

After the vaccine , I felt immune to the flu .
Are you immune to the common cold after vaccination ?
Some people are immune to certain diseases after vaccination .
The vaccine helps individuals become immune to the virus .

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