health — the state of being free from illness or injury; a person's mental or physical condition
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being free from illness or injury; a person's mental or physical condition
Pronunciation (IPA): /helθ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is 90 years old but still in perfect health - she even does yoga every morning!
- The doctor said my health is excellent, but my wallet's health is critical after paying the medical bills.
- Health is more important than wealth.
health
NOUN[/helθ/]
the state of being free from illness or injury; a person's mental or physical condition
A woman demonstrates excellent health through energetic jogging in the park
True wealth comes not from stealth, but from sharing health.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Health derives from Old English 'hælth', related to the root 'hal' meaning 'whole' or 'entire'. The word originally denoted the state of being physically and mentally whole or complete.
Breakdown
hal- (whole, entire) + -th (noun suffix forming abstract quality). The suffix -th transforms the adjective into a noun expressing the condition or state of wholeness.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother is 90 years old but still in perfect health - she even does yoga every morning!”
“The doctor said my health is excellent, but my wallet's health is critical after paying the medical bills.”
“Health is more important than wealth.”
“She quit her stressful job to focus on her mental health.”
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