health

The condition of someone’s body or mind, especially whether they are ill or well.

• My father is in poor health.
• Regular exercise can improve your health.
• The doctor asked about her family’s health.

Similar words: physical condition

Common phrases: mental health, poor health

The state of being physically and mentally well, without illness or injury.

• She enjoys good health.
• Rest helped him regain his health.
• We wished them happiness and health.

Similar words: wellness, well-being

Opposites: illness, sickness

Common phrases: good health, restore health

The condition of a system, organization, or situation, especially how well it is doing.

• The company’s financial health has improved.
• These figures show the health of the economy.
• Scientists monitor the health of the forest.

How to use it: the health of something (Investors are worried about the health of the company.)

Similar words: condition, well-being

Common phrases: financial health, economic health

The amount of damage a game character or object can take before being defeated or destroyed.

• My character has low health.
• This potion restores your health.
• The boss loses health each time you hit it.

Similar words: hit points

Common phrases: low health, restore health