health
Translation
health, well-being, condition
Examples
Good health is very important.
Good health is very important.
He is in poor health.
He is in poor health.
The nation's health service is under pressure.
The nation's health service is under pressure.
Grammar Patterns
((good/poor)) health the state of one's body He is in good health.
((sb.'s)) health the condition of someone's body Her health has improved recently.
Similar Words
Synonyms: well-being, fitness; Antonyms: illness, sickness
Etymology
From Old English 'hǣlþ', related to 'hāl' (whole). It means the state of being whole.
Memory Tips
Remember its connection to the word 'whole'. Good health means your body is 'whole' and functioning correctly.