viral

[ˈvaɪrəl]

viral Definition

  • 1relating to or involving an image, video, advertisement, etc., that is circulated rapidly and widely on the internet
  • 2relating to the rapid spread of information or disease

Using viral: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "viral" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The video went viral within hours of being posted online.

  • Example

    The company's viral marketing campaign was a huge success.

  • Example

    The flu became viral and quickly spread throughout the school.

  • Example

    The news of the celebrity's death went viral on social media.

viral Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with viral

  • viral load

    the amount of a virus in a person's blood

    Example

    The doctor ordered a test to check his viral load.

  • a fever caused by a viral infection

    Example

    He had a viral fever and had to stay home from work.

  • a video that becomes popular through the process of Internet sharing, typically through video sharing websites, social media and email

    Example

    The cat video became a viral sensation on YouTube.

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Summary: viral in Brief

The term 'viral' [ˈvaɪrəl] refers to something that spreads rapidly and widely on the internet, such as an image, video, or advertisement. It can also refer to the rapid spread of information or disease. Examples include 'The video went viral within hours of being posted online,' and 'The flu became viral and quickly spread throughout the school.' Other phrases include 'viral load,' referring to the amount of a virus in a person's blood, and 'viral video,' a video that becomes popular through the process of internet sharing.

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