Recovery
/rɪˈkʌvəri/
Definitions
3 meaningsThe act or process of returning to a normal state after a period of difficulty or loss.
/rɪˈkʌvəri/
The action or process of regaining possession or control of something lost.
The athlete's quick recovery from the injury surprised everyone.
💡 Simply: Imagine you lost your favorite toy, but then you found it! Recovery is like getting your toy back. It can also mean getting better after you've been sick or fixing something broken.
👶 For kids: Getting something back after it was lost or getting better after being sick.
More Examples
The economic recovery after the recession was slow but steady.
The police were hopeful about the recovery of the missing person.
How It's Used
"The company's financial recovery was slower than expected."
"The police are working on the recovery of the stolen goods."
The process of returning to a normal state of health, mind, or strength.
/rɪˈkʌvəri/
The act of regaining health or strength.
The doctor was pleased with the patient's quick recovery.
💡 Simply: It's like when you get sick and then start feeling better. Recovery is the time when your body is getting back to normal.
👶 For kids: Getting better after being hurt or sick.
More Examples
Exercise can aid in the recovery process.
After a week of rest, the patient's recovery was noticeable.
How It's Used
"The patient made a full recovery after surgery."
"She focused on her physical and mental recovery after the accident."
The act of getting something back that was lost or taken, or of making up for something.
/rɪˈkʌvəri/
The action of regaining something that was lost or taken away.
The company's focus was on the recovery of its lost market share.
💡 Simply: It's like finding a toy you thought you lost forever, or getting back the money you lent to a friend. That's recovery!
👶 For kids: Getting something back that was lost or taken away.
More Examples
The archaeologists worked tirelessly on the recovery of the ancient scrolls.
After the crash, investigators worked on the recovery of the flight recorders.
How It's Used
"The legal team pursued the recovery of damages."
"The expedition focused on the recovery of artifacts."
Synonyms
Rebirth
Reclamation
Recollection
Healing
Improvement
Reclaim
Recovering
Antonyms
Abandonment
Collapse
Damage
Decay
Decline
Destruction
Deterioration
Disappearance
Failure
Forfeit
Loss
Illness
Impairment
Injury
Idioms & expressions
full recovery
Complete restoration to a previous state of health or functioning.
"After a long illness, she made a full recovery."
economic recovery
The process of an economy returning to a healthy state after a downturn.
"The government is trying to stimulate economic recovery."
speedy recovery
A fast return to a normal or healthy state, or to a good condition after a difficult time.
"Wishing you a speedy recovery from your illness!"
From Middle English *recoverie*, from Anglo-Norman *recoverie*, from Old French *recovering* (present participle of *recoverir* 'to recover'), from Latin *recuperare* 'to regain'.
The word "recovery" has been used since the 14th century in English, initially referring to the act of regaining something lost or taken, and later extended to include regaining health or strength.
Memory tip
Think of a treasure chest that was lost at sea. Recovery is finding it and bringing it back!