health
/'hi:liɳ/
Definition
- Noun:
- The general condition of a person's body or mind: "Health" refers to the overall state of a person's physical and mental well-being, which can range from good to poor.
- A state of being free from illness or injury: "Health" also denotes a healthy state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- His delicate health requires constant care.
- After the surgery, she was in poor health for several months.
- Regular exercise is essential for good health.
- Physicians should be held responsible for the health of their patients.
Advanced Usage
- "To drink to someone's health": to raise a glass and express good wishes for someone's well-being.
- At the wedding, we all drank to the health of the newlyweds.
- "A clean bill of health": an official report declaring someone is in good health or that something is in good condition.
- The doctor gave him a clean bill of health after his annual check-up.
Variants and Related Words
- Healthy (adj): in good health.
- She maintains a healthy lifestyle.
- Healthful (adj): conducive to good health; beneficial.
- The climate here is very healthful.
- Healthcare (n): the organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.
- Access to affordable healthcare is a critical issue.
Synonyms
- Well-being: the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.
- Fitness: the condition of being physically fit and healthy.
- Soundness: the state of being in good condition; robustness.
Related Phrases
- Public health: the health of the population as a whole, monitored and promoted by the state.
- Vaccination is a cornerstone of public health policy.
- Mental health: a person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being.
- The company offers resources to support employee mental health.
Related Idioms
- "An apple a day keeps the doctor away": a proverb suggesting that eating healthy food will help you to remain in good health.
- Remember, an apple a day keeps the doctor away!
- "In the pink (of health)": in very good health.
- After her vacation, she was in the pink of health.
Noun
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the general condition of body and mind
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his delicate health
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in poor health
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a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
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physicians should be held responsible for the health of their patients
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