B2noun 2K

Therapy

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈθerəpi/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈθerəpi/"]/

Meaning of Therapy

the treatment of a physical problem or an illness

In simple words: A treatment for mental or emotional problems.

Therapy in a sentence

• He is **receiving therapy** for cancer.
• Most leukaemia patients undergo some sort of **drug therapy** *(= treatment using drugs)*.
• **alternative/complementary therapies** *(= treatments that do not use traditional drugs)*
• new cancer therapies
• They recommend exercise therapy for patients with chronic back pain.
• She's in therapy.
• I went into therapy because my doctor suggested it.
• the use of hypnosis as a form of therapy
• a therapy group/session

How to use Therapy

Use in contexts related to mental health or emotional support. It's generally appropriate in professional settings but can sound too formal in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

therapy + for + ailment

Memory hint

Think of 'the-rap-y' - imagine someone rapping about their feelings in a therapy session.

Related words

Collocations with Therapy

• alternative
• complementary
• occupational
• course
• need
• require
• seek
• group
• session
• a form of therapy
• alternative
• complementary
• occupational
• course
• need
• require
• seek
• group
• session
• a form of therapy

Synonyms for Therapy

• treatment
• counseling
• psychotherapy
• remedy
• intervention

Opposites of Therapy

• neglect
• abandonment

Common mistakes with Therapy

• Confused with 'therapist' - 'therapy' refers to the treatment, 'therapist' is the person who provides it.
• Using 'therapy' inappropriately in casual contexts - it may sound too serious when discussing light topics.
• Mixing up 'therapy' with 'counseling' - while related, they can have different connotations.

Frequently asked questions about Therapy

What does Therapy mean?

A treatment for mental or emotional problems.

What is the definition of Therapy?

the treatment of a physical problem or an illness

How do you use Therapy in a sentence?

He is **receiving therapy** for cancer.

Can you give another example of Therapy?

Most leukaemia patients undergo some sort of **drug therapy** *(= treatment using drugs)*.

What are synonyms for Therapy?

Common alternatives include treatment, counseling, psychotherapy, remedy, intervention.

What is the opposite of Therapy?

Opposite meanings include neglect, abandonment.

What words go with Therapy?

It commonly pairs with alternative, complementary, occupational, course, need, require, seek, group, session, a form of therapy, alternative, complementary, occupational, course, need, require, seek, group, session, a form of therapy.

What are common mistakes when using Therapy?

Confused with 'therapist' - 'therapy' refers to the treatment, 'therapist' is the person who provides it. Using 'therapy' inappropriately in casual contexts - it may sound too serious when discussing light topics. Mixing up 'therapy' with 'counseling' - while related, they can have different connotations.

How do you pronounce Therapy?

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

When should I use Therapy?

Use in contexts related to mental health or emotional support. It's generally appropriate in professional settings but can sound too formal in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Therapy?

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