health

CEFRA1

/ˈhɛlθ/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The condition of a person's body and mind.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A state of well-being or balance, often physical but sometimes also mental and social; the overall level of function of an organism from the cellular (micro) level to the social (macro) level.

Examples

  • Regular exercise is very important for maintaining good physical health.

  • You can't afford to neglect your health.

At a glance

Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Physical condition.

  2. The state of being free from physical or psychological disease, illness, or malfunction; wellness.

  3. A toast to prosperity.

More examples

In context

  • You had better give up smoking for your health.

  • Her mental health is really affected by stressful environments.

  • My grampa still enjoys very good health.

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Origin

noun

Old English hǣlþ Middle English helthe English health Inherited from Middle English helthe, from Old English hǣlþ, from Proto-West Germanic *hailiþu, from Proto-Germanic *hailiþō, from *hailaz + *-iþō. Cognate with Old High German heilida. Analyzable as whole, hale, or heal + -th (abstract nominal suffix). More at heal. Doublet of wholth.