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Health

🇬🇧 UK /["/helθ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/helθ/"]/

Meaning of Health

the condition of a person’s body or mind

In simple words: The state of being free from illness or injury.

Health in a sentence

• Eating vegetables is good for your health.
• She goes to the gym to maintain her health.
• The doctor said my health is improving.
• It’s important to take care of your mental health.
• Health is more valuable than money.

How to use Health

Commonly used in both spoken and written English to refer to physical, mental, and social well-being. Can be used in formal speeches about public health or casual conversations about personal wellness.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'health' as 'heal-th', like healing your body.

Related words

Collocations with Health

• excellent
• full
• good
• enjoy
• have
• ensure
• improve
• deteriorate
• fail
• care
• system
• authority
• bad for your health
• good for your health
• health and safety
• excellent
• full
• good
• enjoy
• have
• ensure
• improve
• deteriorate
• fail
• care
• system
• authority
• bad for your health
• good for your health
• health and safety
• excellent
• full
• good
• enjoy
• have
• ensure
• improve
• deteriorate
• fail
• care
• system
• authority
• bad for your health
• good for your health
• health and safety

Synonyms for Health

• wellness
• fitness
• healthiness
• soundness
• strength

Opposites of Health

• illness
• sickness
• disease

Common mistakes with Health

• Used incorrectly as a verb (e.g., 'to health is important').
• Confused with 'healthy' which is an adjective.
• Used in phrases without proper context (e.g., 'I love health' instead of 'I love to be healthy').

Frequently asked questions about Health

What does Health mean?

The state of being free from illness or injury.

What is the definition of Health?

the condition of a person’s body or mind

How do you use Health in a sentence?

Eating vegetables is good for your health.

Can you give another example of Health?

She goes to the gym to maintain her health.

What are synonyms for Health?

Common alternatives include wellness, fitness, healthiness, soundness, strength.

What is the opposite of Health?

Opposite meanings include illness, sickness, disease.

What words go with Health?

It commonly pairs with excellent, full, good, enjoy, have, ensure, improve, deteriorate, fail, care, system, authority, bad for your health, good for your health, health and safety, excellent, full, good, enjoy, have, ensure, improve, deteriorate, fail, care, system, authority, bad for your health, good for your health, health and safety, excellent, full, good, enjoy, have, ensure, improve, deteriorate, fail, care, system, authority, bad for your health, good for your health, health and safety.

What are common mistakes when using Health?

Used incorrectly as a verb (e.g., 'to health is important'). Confused with 'healthy' which is an adjective. Used in phrases without proper context (e.g., 'I love health' instead of 'I love to be healthy').

How do you pronounce Health?

US: /["/helθ/"]/, UK: /["/helθ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Health?

Commonly used in both spoken and written English to refer to physical, mental, and social well-being. Can be used in formal speeches about public health or casual conversations about personal wellness.

What CEFR level is Health?

"Health" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.