health
gb/hˈɛlθ/ us/hˈɛlθ/
A1
English
~ 500
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A1
state
1
State of being well
When your body and mind are well and not sick.
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s health
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'health' with 'healthy'; 'health' is the noun, 'healthy' is the adjective.
Synonyms
wellness (Often used in contexts promoting a healthy lifestyle, sometimes broader than 'health'.)
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fitness (Focuses more on physical condition and exercise rather than overall health.)
Antonyms
illness (Refers to a state of being unwell or having a disease.)
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disease (Specific medical condition that negatively affects health.)
Collocations
good health
|poor health
|health problems
|health care
|mental health
Themes
daily life
|medicine
|wellbeing
|health
|body
Examples
- Regular exercise is important for good health.
- Her health improved after she changed her diet.
- Stress can have a negative effect on your health.
- He took a few days off work to recover his health.
- Good sleep is essential for maintaining health.
Learner examples
- I have good health.
- She is in poor health.
- Exercise helps my health.
- He wants better health.
- Sleep is important for health.
Noun
B1
state
2
Condition of something non-living
How well something like a company, system, or plan is working.
Usage pattern:
the health of [something]
Synonyms
condition (General term for the state of something, not limited to living beings.)
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status (Refers to the current situation or level of functioning.)
Antonyms
decline (Describes a worsening state or reduced ability to function.)
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failure (Complete breakdown or inability to function.)
Collocations
economic health
|financial health
|environmental health
|system health
Themes
business
|technology
Examples
- The financial health of the company has improved this year.
- We need to monitor the health of the network regularly.
- Environmental health is crucial for future generations.
- The economic health of the country is strong.
- They are assessing the health of the bridge structure.
Learner examples
- The bank has good financial health.
- We check the computer's health.
- The health of the team is strong.
- The project's health is bad.
- We care about environmental health.
Noun
B2
action
3
Toast for someone's well-being
Words you say before drinking to wish someone well.
Usage pattern:
to drink to [someone]'s health
Synonyms
toast (General term for raising a glass and making a wish or statement.)
Collocations
drink to someone's health
Themes
social life
|food_drink
|communication
Examples
- They raised their glasses and drank to her health.
- Let’s drink to the bride’s health.
- We all toasted to his good health before the meal.
Learner examples
- We drink to his health.
- They toast to her health.
- We say 'To your health!' before we drink.
Grammar
Dictionary form
health
IPA
GB/hˈɛlθ/
US/hˈɛlθ/
Syllables & stress
health (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (health)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: health
- Plural: health
Word family
Expressions
health care
1/hˈɛlθ kˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
Medical services system
The services to keep people healthy and treat sickness.
Examples
- The country spends a lot on health care.
- She works in the health care industry.
in good health
1/ˈɪn ɡˈʊd hˈɛlθ/
fixed phrase
Being physically and mentally well
When someone is well and not sick.
Examples
- She is in good health after her surgery.
- Most of the team members are in good health.
in poor health
1/ˈɪn pˈʊɹ hˈɛlθ/
fixed phrase
Being unwell or sickly
When someone is not well and may be sick often.
Examples
- He has been in poor health since last year.
- The dog is in poor health and needs care.
to your health!
1/tə jˈʊɹ hˈɛlθ ‖/
fixed phrase
Wish said before drinking
Words you say before drinking to wish someone well.
Examples
- They clinked glasses and said, 'To your health!'
- To your health and happiness!
mental health
1/mˈɛntəl hˈɛlθ/
fixed phrase
State of mind well-being
How healthy and well someone's mind is.
Examples
- Exercise can improve your mental health.
- Regular exercise can improve your mental health.
- He took time off work for his mental health.
- Good relationships are important for mental health.