microbe Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈmaɪkɹəʊb/
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Microbe as a Noun
1
Any microorganism; especially, a harmful bacterium.
2
Any microorganism, but especially a harmful bacterium.
Word Forms & Grammar
microbe (plural microbes)
Words That Rhyme With Microbe
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Origin of Microbe
Borrowed from French microbe, from Ancient Greek μικρός (mikrós, “small”) and βίος (bíos, “life”). By surface analysis, micro- + -obe.
Word Facts for Microbe
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmaɪkɹəʊb/ |
| Meaning | Any microorganism; especially, a harmful bacterium |
| Plural | microbes |