Health
/hɛlθ/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe state of being well and free from disease or illness.
/hɛlθ/
The state of being free from illness or injury.
Regular exercise is essential for maintaining good health.
💡 Simply: Health is when your body and mind are feeling good! It means you're not sick or hurt, like when you have a lot of energy to play outside or do your homework.
👶 For kids: Being healthy means your body and mind are doing great!
More Examples
The doctor checked his health.
We should all prioritize our mental and physical health.
How It's Used
"She is in good health."
"Maintaining good health is important."
The condition of something or someone.
/hɛlθ/
The state of being in good condition.
The health of the river is being threatened by pollution.
💡 Simply: Sometimes we use 'health' to talk about how something is doing, like the environment or the economy. If it's doing well, we say it's in good health!
👶 For kids: How something is doing, like the trees or the money.
More Examples
The health of the company depends on its new product's success.
The country's economic health is improving.
How It's Used
"The health of the environment is declining."
"The health of the economy depends on consumer confidence."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
Health is wealth
Good health is more valuable than money.
"She has a lot of money, but she is always sick, proving that health is wealth."
in good health
Physically well, not sick.
"My grandmother is in good health for her age."
From Old English *hǣlþ, meaning 'wholeness, soundness, well-being'. Related to 'whole' and 'hale'.
The word health has been used for centuries, evolving from its Old English roots to encompass both physical and mental well-being, as well as the condition of things.
Memory tip
Think of being "whole" and sound.
Word Origin
"wholeness, soundness, well-being"