B2verb 2K

Recover

🇬🇧 UK /["/rɪˈkʌvə(r)/","/rɪˈkʌvəz/","/rɪˈkʌvəd/","/rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/rɪˈkʌvər/","/rɪˈkʌvərz/","/rɪˈkʌvərd/","/rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Recover

to get well again after being ill, hurt, etc.

In simple words: to get better after something bad happens

Recover in a sentence

• After the accident, it took her a long time to recover physically and emotionally.
• The economy is expected to recover in the next few years following the recession.
• He managed to recover the lost files from his computer.
• Athletes often need time to recover after an intense training session.
• She was relieved to recover her passport just before her trip.

How to use Recover

Used when talking about getting back health or strength after illness or difficult situations. Not typically used in very casual settings.

Grammar pattern

recover + object

Memory hint

Think 'recover' as getting your cover back after losing it.

Related words

Collocations with Recover

• completely
• fully
• partially
• help somebody (to)
• struggle to
• from
• completely
• fully
• partially
• help somebody (to)
• struggle to
• from

Synonyms for Recover

• regain

Opposites of Recover

• decline
• deteriorate
• worsen

Common mistakes with Recover

• Confused with 'discover' — they have different meanings.
• Incorrectly using it without an object, e.g., 'I recovered' instead of 'I recovered my strength'.
• Mixing up 'recover' with 'recuperate' in contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Recover

What does Recover mean?

to get better after something bad happens

What is the definition of Recover?

to get well again after being ill, hurt, etc.

How do you use Recover in a sentence?

After the accident, it took her a long time to recover physically and emotionally.

Can you give another example of Recover?

The economy is expected to recover in the next few years following the recession.

What are synonyms for Recover?

Common alternatives include regain.

What is the opposite of Recover?

Opposite meanings include decline, deteriorate, worsen.

What words go with Recover?

It commonly pairs with completely, fully, partially, help somebody (to), struggle to, from, completely, fully, partially, help somebody (to), struggle to, from.

What are common mistakes when using Recover?

Confused with 'discover' — they have different meanings. Incorrectly using it without an object, e.g., 'I recovered' instead of 'I recovered my strength'. Mixing up 'recover' with 'recuperate' in contexts.

How do you pronounce Recover?

US: /["/rɪˈkʌvər/","/rɪˈkʌvərz/","/rɪˈkʌvərd/","/rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈkʌvə(r)/","/rɪˈkʌvəz/","/rɪˈkʌvəd/","/rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Recover?

Used when talking about getting back health or strength after illness or difficult situations. Not typically used in very casual settings.

What CEFR level is Recover?

"Recover" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.