recovered

word · lemma: recover

/ɹəˈkəvɝd/, /ɹɪˈkəvɝd/
ri-KUH-vurd
/ɹɪˈkʌvəd/
ri-KUH-vuhd

Definition

Past form of 'recover'. It means to become healthy again after illness or difficulty, to get something back, or to return to a normal state.

Usage & Nuances

Common patterns are 'recovered from an illness', 'recovered the money/data', and 'recovered quickly/fully'. 'Recovered' can describe health, emotions, business, files, or stolen/lost items. Don't confuse it with only medical use.

Example Sentences

She recovered after a week in the hospital.

basic

The police recovered my stolen bike.

basic

He recovered his lost password.

basic

It took me months to feel like I had really recovered from the breakup.

natural

Sales finally recovered after the holiday season.

natural

I thought the files were gone for good, but we recovered everything.

natural