adjective
rabid
RA-bihd
Rabid (adjective) means Infected with rabies. Example: “The vet warned residents about a rabid raccoon spotted near the trail.”
adjective
1
Infected with rabies.
"The vet warned residents about a rabid raccoon spotted near the trail."
2
Extremely fanatical, intense, or unreasoning in support of something.
"He was a rabid supporter of the local football club, never missing a match."
How to use rabid
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither literally infected with rabies, or figuratively wildly intense and fanatical about something.
Common pairings
rabid fan
rabid dog
rabid supporter
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Word forms
- Plural
- rabids
- Comparative
- rabider
- Superlative
- rabidest
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Etymology
From Latin rabidus, related to rabiō ("to rave" or "to rage").
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Frequently asked questions
What does “rabid” mean?
The word “rabid” means infected with rabies. In plain terms, either literally infected with rabies, or figuratively wildly intense and fanatical about something.
How do you pronounce “rabid”?
“Rabid” is pronounced RA-bihd (/ˈɹæbɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “rabid” in a sentence?
Here is “rabid” used in a sentence: “The vet warned residents about a rabid raccoon spotted near the trail.”
What part of speech is “rabid”?
“Rabid” is an adjective.
Where does the word “rabid” come from?
The word “rabid” comes from Latin. From Latin rabidus, related to rabiō ("to rave" or "to rage").
How many meanings does “rabid” have?
“Rabid” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: infected with rabies.
