What does “health” mean?
- 1
nounthe condition of your body and mind
Smoking is bad for your health.
- 2
nounthe work of providing medical care to people
She works in public health.
Health at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A2 (elementary)
- Pronunciation
- /hɛlθ/ · HELTH
How to use “health” correctly
“Health” is a noun; the adjective is “healthy”: “Eat healthy food to stay in good health.”
Common phrases with “health”
- good health
- mental health
- health care
- health insurance
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- fitness
- well-being
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- illness
Word family
- healthy
- unhealthy
- healthily
Idioms with “health”
- A clean bill of health: A report that someone is healthy, or that something is in good condition.
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