healed
word · lemma: heal
Definition
Past tense of 'heal.' It means to become healthy again after being sick, injured, or hurt, or to cause someone or something to recover completely.
Usage & Nuances
'Healed' is usually used with physical wounds or injuries, but also common for emotional recovery ('healed from heartbreak'). It's formal or neutral, not slang. Typical collocations: 'fully healed', 'wound healed', 'emotionally healed'. Distinct from 'cured', which often refers to diseases.
Example Sentences
My broken arm healed after six weeks.
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The cut on her finger has healed.
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Her heart healed after the breakup.
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By the time summer came, his ankle had completely healed.
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They say time healed old wounds between the brothers.
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It took a while, but the city finally healed after the hurricane.
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