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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Ever-increasing premiums for health insurance or home insurance can prove volatile.
From MarketWatch
He said Luton-born Abrahams had "endured worsening ill health for the last 15 years, leaving him finally unable to perform".
From BBC
She adds that Edesia is expanding beyond restoring the health of starving infants to do more in the way of prevention.
From MarketWatch
Her grandson had posted several health updates about his grandmother in the weeks leading up to her death.
From BBC
New discoveries also play a role in improving human health and technology.
From Science Daily
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