rehab
word
Definition
Rehab is treatment and support that help someone recover from addiction, illness, or injury. It can also mean the place where this treatment happens.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and very common in speech. Often refers to addiction treatment, but it is also used for physical recovery after an injury, as in 'knee rehab'. Common patterns: 'go to rehab', 'be in rehab', 'check into rehab', 'out of rehab'.
Example Sentences
She is in rehab now and cannot take calls.
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The doctor said I need six weeks of rehab.
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He finally agreed to go to rehab, and honestly, it was the right call.
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Getting out of rehab was only the first step; staying healthy is the hard part.
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After the accident, he started rehab for his leg.
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I'm doing rehab for my shoulder, so I can't lift anything heavy yet.
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