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go viral

go viral

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British English/tuː ˈɡəʊ ˈvaɪrəl/
American English/tu ˈɡoʊ vaɪrəl/
Russian transcription[stənɐˈvʲit͡sə vʲɪˈrusnɨm]
go viral
go viral - становиться вирусным
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go viral with Russian translation

go viral usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Неоновые куртки этого дизайнера могут стать вирусными после показа.

The designer's neon jackets might go viral after the fashion show.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Короткое видео может привести к тому, что винтажное платье начнёт становиться вирусным среди молодых покупателей.

A short video can make a vintage dress go viral among young shoppers.

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go viral belongs to the topic "Fashion and Trends". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

go viralстановиться вирусным
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

go viral synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between go viral / blow up / spread like wildfire / trend / catch on / take off

🇬🇧English
go viral

Means rapid, often Internet-driven spread of content; the primary term.

B2Very Often

The clip went viral within hours after being posted.

Клип стал вирусным в течение нескольких часов после публикации.

🇬🇧English

Colloquial for rapidly gaining widespread attention (especially online); can be informal or ambiguous without context.

B2Very Often

That meme blew up overnight and was everywhere by morning.

Этот мем взорвался за ночь и уже утром был повсюду.

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spread like wildfire

Idiomatic expression for very rapid spread; vivid, can apply offline or online.

B2Often

The rumor spread like wildfire across campus.

Слух распространился как лесной пожар по всему кампусу.

🇬🇧English

As a verb/noun on social platforms, indicates something is widely discussed or searched; close to 'go viral' when used online.

B2Very Often

The hashtag started to trend worldwide within hours.

Хэштег стал трендом по всему миру в течение нескольких часов.

🇬🇧English

Often implies an idea, style or practice gradually becomes popular or understood.

B2Very Often

That fashion is starting to catch on among teenagers.

Эта мода начинает приживаться среди подростков.

🇬🇧English

Implies rapid growth in popularity or success (product, career, trend), not limited to online spread.

B2Often

The app really took off after the celebrity mentioned it.

Приложение действительно взлетело после того, как о нём упомянула знаменитость.

B
🇬🇧English
become popular

General phrase meaning to gain popularity; lacks the rapid/viral implication.

B2Very Often

That singer has become popular among young listeners.

Этот певец стал популярным среди молодых слушателей.

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🇬🇧English
gain traction

Suggests growing acceptance or momentum over time, often gradual and sustained rather than sudden.

B2Often

The petition is gaining traction on social media.

Петиция набирает обороты в социальных сетях.

G
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go mainstream

Means that something moves from niche to broad, widely accepted usage; less about suddenness and more about scope.

B2Often

Indie films have recently started to go mainstream.

Артхаусные фильмы недавно начали становиться мейнстримом.

B
🇬🇧English
become a hit

Implies notable success/popularity (song, show, product); can be sudden but not inherently online-focused.

B2Often

Their new single became a hit across Europe.

Их новый сингл стал хитом по всей Европе.

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go viral translation: становиться вирусным. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce go viral

/tuː ˈɡəʊ ˈvaɪrəl/

go viral translation

становиться вирусным

go viral examples

The designer's neon jackets might go viral after the fashion show.

go viral transcription

/tuː ˈɡəʊ ˈvaɪrəl/, /tu ˈɡoʊ vaɪrəl/

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go viral meaning: what does it mean?

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go viral pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

go viral is pronounced as /tuː ˈɡəʊ ˈvaɪrəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

go viral definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The designer's neon jackets might go viral after the fashion show. Translation: Неоновые куртки этого дизайнера могут стать вирусными после показа.

Is go viral part of Fashion and Trends vocabulary?

Yes, go viral (становиться вирусным) can be learned in the Fashion and Trends topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is go viral part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, go viral (становиться вирусным) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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