A1 noun Neutral

immune system

/ɪˈmjuːn ˌsɪstəm/

The immune system is the part of your body that protects you from getting sick. It works like a team of soldiers to fight against germs like bacteria and viruses.

Examples

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1

You should eat healthy food to help your immune system stay strong.

You should eat healthy food to help your body's defense system stay strong.

2

A strong immune system is necessary for a long and healthy life.

A strong natural defense system is necessary for a long and healthy life.

3

My immune system is fighting a cold right now.

My body's defenses are fighting a cold right now.

Word Family

Noun
immunity
Verb
immunize
Adverb
immunologically
Adjective
immune
Related
immunization
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Immune' as 'In-me'—a 'system' 'in me' that keeps me safe from germs.

Quick Quiz

Drinking plenty of water and sleeping well helps your ____ stay healthy.

Correct!

The correct answer is: immune system

Examples

1

You should eat healthy food to help your immune system stay strong.

everyday

You should eat healthy food to help your body's defense system stay strong.

2

A strong immune system is necessary for a long and healthy life.

formal

A strong natural defense system is necessary for a long and healthy life.

3

My immune system is fighting a cold right now.

informal

My body's defenses are fighting a cold right now.

4

The immune system recognizes and destroys harmful pathogens.

academic

The biological defense system identifies and kills bad germs.

5

Our company offers health tips to support your immune system during winter.

business

Our business provides advice to help your body's defense system in winter.

Word Family

Noun
immunity
Verb
immunize
Adverb
immunologically
Adjective
immune
Related
immunization

Common Collocations

boost the immune system to make the defense system stronger
strong immune system a healthy and powerful defense system
weak immune system a defense system that is not working well
support the immune system to help the defense system stay healthy
healthy immune system a defense system in good condition

Common Phrases

boost your immune system

make your body's defenses stronger

a compromised immune system

an immune system that is weak or damaged

immune system response

the way the body reacts to germs

Often Confused With

immune system vs immunity

'Immune system' is the physical network in the body, while 'immunity' is the state of being protected from a specific disease.

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Usage Notes

Use this term when talking about health, getting sick, or how the body stays healthy. It is almost always used with 'the' or a possessive adjective like 'my' or 'your'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often say 'I have a big immune system' instead of 'I have a strong immune system'.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Immune' as 'In-me'—a 'system' 'in me' that keeps me safe from germs.

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Word Origin

From the Latin word 'immunis' (meaning free or exempt) and the Greek 'systema' (an organized whole).

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun phrase, usually used in the singular. Often preceded by 'the' or possessive adjectives (my, your, his). Can be modified by adjectives like 'strong', 'weak', or 'healthy'.
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Cultural Context

In many cultures, people discuss 'boosting' the immune system with vitamins and tea during the winter flu season.

Quick Quiz

Drinking plenty of water and sleeping well helps your ____ stay healthy.

Correct!

The correct answer is: immune system

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