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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After almost 24 years in the Army, Rachel described her career as the "most amazing part" of her life, but admitted it affected her mental health.
From BBC
"Not only did she care for her children but she cared for others, worked in the health care setting, cared for the elderly," he said.
From BBC
In West Virginia, a project to build a gas-fired power plant intended solely to supply a massive data center is facing opposition from many residents concerned about its health and environmental impacts.
From Barron's
The EA said they were to scrap the schemes due to "concerns about the adequacy of health care provisions" for children taking part.
From BBC
No wonder venture firm Andreessen Horowitz recently raised $15 billion to invest in companies “that generate human flourishing: biology, health, defense, public safety, education, and entertainment.”
From MarketWatch
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