health
health
noun, often attributive \ˈhelth also ˈheltth\Definition of HEALTH
1
a : the condition of being sound in body, mind, or spirit; especially : freedom from physical disease or pain b : the general condition of the body <in poor health> <enjoys good health>
2
a : flourishing condition : well-being <defending the health of the beloved oceans — Peter Wilkinson> b : general condition or state <poor economic health>
3
: a toast to someone's health or prosperity
Examples of HEALTH
- We nursed him back to health.
- He's in good health these days.
- He has continued to enjoy good health in his old age.
- Smoking is bad for your health.
- He is concerned about his sister's mental health.
- We must protect the health of our oceans.
- The economy is in a period of robust financial health.
- Investors are worried about the company's health.
Origin of HEALTH
Middle English helthe, from Old English hǣlth, from hāl
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to HEALTH
Synonyms: fitness, healthiness, heartiness, robustness, sap, soundness, verdure, wellness, wholeness, wholesomeness
Related Words: fettle, shape; cleanliness, hygiene; hardiness, lustiness, robustiousness, ruggedness, stamina, strength, toughness, vigor, vigorousness, vitality; bloom, flush, flushness; activeness, agility, liveliness, spryness; weal, welfare, well-being
Near Antonyms: debility, decrepitude, feebleness, frailness, infirmity, lameness, sickliness, weakness; ailment, condition, disease, disorder, malady, trouble
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