healthy
gb/hˈɛlθi/ us/hˈɛlθi/
A1
Inglese
~ 2300
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adjective
A1
state
1
In good physical health
Feeling well and not sick.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] is healthy
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'healthy' with 'healthful'. 'Healthy' describes a person or thing in good health, while 'healthful' describes something that promotes health, though in modern usage 'healthy' is often used for both.
Sinonimi
fit (Implies good physical condition, often from exercise.)
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well (More general; can refer to both physical and mental condition.)
Contrari
ill (General opposite, meaning sick or unwell.)
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unhealthy (Direct opposite, often implying poor health or harmful condition.)
Collocazioni
healthy lifestyle
|healthy diet
|healthy body
|healthy weight
|healthy habits
Temi
health
|daily life
|body
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- She has always been a healthy person.
- After the surgery, he quickly became healthy again.
- Regular exercise helps you stay healthy.
- The doctor said I’m perfectly healthy.
- Healthy children need plenty of sleep.
Esempi per chi studia
- I am healthy now.
- He is a healthy man.
- She feels healthy today.
- The baby is healthy.
- We want to be healthy.
adjective
A1
property
2
Promoting good health
Good for your body and health.
Schema d'uso:
[something] is healthy
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'healthy' (promoting health) with 'tasty', thinking they are always related, which is not necessarily true.
Sinonimi
nutritious (Emphasizes the presence of necessary nutrients.)
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wholesome (Suggests moral or physical well-being benefits.)
Contrari
junk food (Food that is unhealthy because it has little nutritional value.)
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unhealthy (Direct opposite; harmful to health.)
Collocazioni
healthy food
|healthy meal
|healthy snack
|healthy choice
Temi
health
|food
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- Eating vegetables is a healthy habit.
- This salad is both healthy and delicious.
- Doctors recommend a healthy breakfast every day.
- Choose a healthy snack instead of chips.
- Swimming is a healthy form of exercise.
Esempi per chi studia
- Vegetables are healthy.
- Water is healthy to drink.
- This soup is healthy.
- Walking is healthy for you.
- Fruit is a healthy snack.
adjective
B1
property
3
Functioning well (non-physical)
Working well or strong in a way that is good for the future.
Schema d'uso:
[something] is healthy
Errore comune:
Learners may interpret 'healthy' only in physical terms and miss its figurative use for systems or relationships.
Sinonimi
strong (Indicates robust performance or condition.)
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sound (Suggests being stable and reliable.)
Contrari
weak (Lacking strength or stability.)
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unstable (Not steady or reliable.)
Collocazioni
healthy economy
|healthy relationship
|healthy debate
Temi
business
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The country's economy remains healthy despite the crisis.
- They have a healthy marriage built on trust.
- A healthy debate can lead to better decisions.
- The company shows healthy growth this year.
- Team members should maintain healthy communication.
Esempi per chi studia
- The business is healthy now.
- We have a healthy friendship.
- The economy is healthy this year.
- Our team has healthy communication.
- It was a healthy discussion.
adjective
informal
B2
property
4
Large in amount or degree
Big in size or number.
Schema d'uso:
a healthy [amount/number/profit] of [something]
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse this figurative use with physical health meanings and misinterpret sentences like 'a healthy profit'.
Sinonimi
substantial (Formal; emphasizes large size or importance.)
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generous (Positive connotation when referring to amounts or portions.)
Contrari
small (Opposite in size or amount.)
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meager (Small and inadequate.)
Collocazioni
healthy profit
|healthy appetite
Temi
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- He made a healthy profit from the sale.
- She has a healthy appetite after the long hike.
- The charity received a healthy donation.
- They enjoyed a healthy portion of dessert.
- We had a healthy turnout at the event.
Esempi per chi studia
- I ate a healthy piece of cake.
- He has a healthy bank account now.
- They made a healthy profit this year.
- She has a healthy appetite.
- We saw a healthy number of people at the park.
Grammatica
Forma base
healthy
IPA
GB/hˈɛlθi/
US/hˈɛlθi/
Sillabe e accento
healthy (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (healthy)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: healthy
- Comparative: healthier
- Superlative: healthiest
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
healthy competition
1/hˈɛlθi kˌɑmpətˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Beneficial form of rivalry or contest
Competition that makes people better without being mean or unfair.
Esempi
- Healthy competition between teams can improve performance.
- The teacher encourages healthy competition among students.
healthy diet
1/hˈɛlθi dˈaɪət/
fixed phrase
Diet promoting good health
Eating food that is good for your body.
Esempi
- A healthy diet includes fruits and vegetables every day.
- She follows a healthy diet to keep her energy up.
healthy growth
1/hˈɛlθi ɡɹˈoʊθ/
fixed phrase
Beneficial steady increase or development
Growth that is good and not too fast or too slow.
Esempi
- The company reported healthy growth in sales this quarter.
- Healthy growth in children depends on good nutrition.
healthy relationship
1/hˈɛlθi ɹilˈeɪʃənʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
Good, supportive relationship
A relationship where people care for and respect each other.
Esempi
- Trust and communication are key to a healthy relationship.
- They have maintained a healthy relationship for many years.
healthy lifestyle
1/hˈɛlθi lˈaɪfstˌaɪl/
fixed phrase
Way of living for good health
A way of living that helps you stay well and strong.
Esempi
- Regular exercise and balanced meals are part of a healthy lifestyle.
- Eating vegetables and exercising are important parts of a healthy lifestyle.
- He changed his habits to live a healthier lifestyle.
- She decided to adopt a healthy lifestyle after her illness.