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healthy

adj.
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈhɛɫθi// UK //hˈɛlθi// healthy General-service

adj. having good health and not being sick. It also describes things that are good for your body, like eating vegetables or exercising.

adj. possessing or enjoying good physical or mental health; conducive to or promoting well-being.


SIMPLE

She eats a healthy breakfast every morning.

CONTEXTUAL

The doctor says that regular exercise and a balanced diet are the best ways to stay healthy.

COMPLEX

Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is essential for preventing burnout and ensuring long-term productivity in high-pressure corporate environments.

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Origin

From health + -y.

Usage

Gradable adjective; can be used before a noun or after a linking verb like 'be' or 'feel'.

Pitfall

I am very healthI am very healthyLearners often use the noun 'health' when they need the adjective 'healthy' to describe their state.

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