health - Master This Word
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health Word Meanings
- the state of being free from illness or injury
- a person's mental or physical condition
- well-being and fitness of a person
health Example Sentences
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health Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/hɛlθ/
US
/hɛlθ/
health Word Etymology
Health is derived from Old English 'hæþ' meaning 'wholeness'. The term evolved through Middle English into modern usage. Imagine a vibrant tree, its branches reaching out healthily, symbolizing growth and wellness.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I push off the edge of the bed and stretch my arms, feeling the air move through my chest. I adjust my posture, hold the line of my spine, and pause to let the shoulders settle. With each small change I make, a steadier sense of energy settles in, and health feels a little more real.
Real Context
Health refers to the overall condition of a person, encompassing physical fitness, absence of disease, and mental well being. It is not merely the opposite of sickness, but a dynamic state shaped by nutrition, sleep, exercise, stress management, and access to care. Language often distinguishes healthy (an adjective) from health (a noun), yet both ideas interact: people strive for good health, and a healthy lifestyle supports continued well being. Public health also frames the health of communities through prevention, vaccination, sanitation, and healthy environments. In everyday use, health appears in phrases like health care, health insurance, and health risks, as well as in discussions of personal vitality.
Usage Reminders
- 1) Health is a noun; healthy is the adjective. 2) Say good health, not a health. 3) Use health care or health insurance for related topics. 4) Mental health matters as much as physical health. 5) Phrases: in good health, health risks, public health.
Common Misconceptions
- Health = healthy; they are the same idea
- Health only means physical fitness
- You can say a health when referring to a person
- Mental health doesn’t count toward overall health
- Health is primarily about medicine or doctors
Thinking Differences
Explain to an English speaker (meta, keep short)
Learning Tips
- Create contrast pairs: health vs healthy
- memorize common collocations: health care, health insurance
- note mental health is part of overall health
- practice using in phrases: in good health, health risks
- read and listen to health-related texts for context
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'health'?
A.State of being happy
B.State of being tired
C.State of being physically and mentally well
D.State of being sad
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence below uses the word 'health' correctly?
A.After eating junk food, my health began to improve.
B.I went for a run to damage my health.
C.His health was not great, so he decided to eat well.
D.She felt sick, which was a sign of her health.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'health'?
A.Wealth
B.Joy
C.Fitness
D.Happiness
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'health'?
A.Beauty
B.Success
C.Illness
D.Strength
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life context related to 'health'?
A.He practiced meditation for stress relief.
B.She went for a walk in the park.
C.They enjoyed a delicious meal together.
D.The company announced a new product launch.
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