healing
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.the process of your body repairing itself after an injury or illness.
n.the physiological process by which the body regenerates or repairs damaged tissue.
Simple“The doctor said that the healing of the bone would take six weeks.”
In context“Proper nutrition and rest are essential factors that accelerate the healing of deep surgical incisions.”
UsageOften used as an uncountable noun to describe the general process.
Antonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the process of feeling better mentally after a difficult or sad time.
n.the psychological process of resolving emotional trauma or grief.
Simple“Time and support from friends helped her start the healing after the breakup.”
In context“The community organised a memorial service to begin the collective healing after the tragedy.”
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.having the power to make someone feel better or healthy again.
adj.possessing the property of restoring health or soundness.
Simple“The warm soup had a healing effect on his sore throat.”
In context“Many cultures believe that these natural springs possess unique healing properties for skin conditions.”
UsageTypically used before a noun.
Synonyms
From Middle English heelinge, helynge, from Old English hǣling (“healing”), from Proto-Germanic hailingō (“healing”), from Proto-Germanic hailijaną (“to heal”), equivalent to heal + -ing. Cognate with West Frisian hieling (“healing”), Dutch heling (“healing”), German Heilung (“healing; cure”).
From Middle English heelyng, equivalent to heal + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.