Health
/helθ/noun
The state of being free from illness or injury.
He was restored to health.
Often appears as...
- good health
- health concerns
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Not Just Physical
Health also refers to psychological well-being, not just the absence of physical ailments.
Stress can affect your health, even if you're physically fit.
Pro Tip 2/3Health and Illness
When someone recovers, they 'regain' their health or 'return' to health.
After the operation, it took months for her to return to full health.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Health
The word 'health' is often used with modifiers to discuss specific types, like 'mental health' or 'occupational health'.
Many companies have started focusing on the mental health of their employees.
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