health
word
/ˈhɛɫθ/
helth
/hˈɛlθ/
helth
Definition
Health is the condition of your body and mind, especially whether you are well or sick. It can also refer to general well-being and how healthy a person, group, or system is.
Usage & Nuances
Common collocations include 'good health', 'mental health', 'public health', and 'health care'. 'Health' is usually uncountable, so we say 'good health', not 'a good health'. It can describe people, habits, economies, and systems.
Spanish: saludPortuguese (BR): saúdePortuguese (PT): saúdeChinese (Simplified): 健康Chinese (Traditional): 健康Hindi: स्वास्थ्यArabic: الصحةBengali: স্বাস্থ্যRussian: здоровьеJapanese: 健康Vietnamese: sức khỏeKorean: 건강Turkish: sağlıkUrdu: صحتIndonesian: kesehatan
Example Sentences
Walking every day is good for your health.
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She is worried about her mother's health.
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The doctor asked about my health.
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I’ve been trying to take my mental health more seriously lately.
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After the pandemic, public health became a bigger topic for everyone.
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Honestly, no job is worth ruining your health over.
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