health
Americannoun
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the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor.
good health;
poor health.
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soundness of body or mind; freedom from disease or ailment.
to have one's health;
to lose one's health.
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a polite or complimentary wish for a person's health, happiness, etc., especially as a toast.
We drank a health to our guest of honor.
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vigor; vitality.
economic health.
noun
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the state of being bodily and mentally vigorous and free from disease
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the general condition of body and mind
in poor health
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the condition of any unit, society, etc
the economic health of a nation
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a toast to a person, wishing him or her good health, happiness, etc
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(modifier) of or relating to food or other goods reputed to be beneficial to the health
health food
a health store
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(modifier) of or relating to health, esp to the administration of health
a health committee
health resort
health service
interjection
Other Word Forms
- healthward adjective
- subhealth noun
Etymology
Origin of health
First recorded before 1000; Middle English helthe, Old English hǣlth; hale 1, whole, -th 1
Example Sentences
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Defense attorney Brian Hobbs told the jury that Colin Gray was unaware of his son's intentions and had sought help for his deteriorating mental health.
From Barron's
The Polish patients' rights ombudsman also found that Izabela's rights had been violated, and recommended new protocols for septic shock and for situations posing threats to a woman's health.
From Barron's
A Bank of America Institute survey released last month External link found that small business owners were cautiously optimistic, expecting better business health and higher sales this year.
From Barron's
In navigating my own relationship with food delivery apps, I’ve realized that ditching the apps was the best thing I could do for my health, wallet and home kitchen.
From Salon
In June, staff at Barnsley Hospital struggled to diagnose her symptoms - hallucinations, disorientation and high anxiety - and referred her to the mental health team.
From BBC
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