Recovering: meaning, definitions and examples

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recovering

[ rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ ]

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health

The process of returning to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after an illness or injury.

Synonyms

convalescence, healing, recuperation

Examples of usage

She is still in the process of recovering from her surgery.
Recovering from a serious illness can take time and patience.

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health

To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after an illness or injury.

Synonyms

get better, heal, recuperate

Examples of usage

He is slowly recovering from the flu.
The patient is recovering well after the operation.

Translations

Translations of the word "recovering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recuperando

🇮🇳 सुधार रहा है

🇩🇪 wiederherstellend

🇮🇩 pulih

🇺🇦 відновлення

🇵🇱 odzyskiwanie

🇯🇵 回復中

🇫🇷 en récupération

🇪🇸 recuperando

🇹🇷 iyileşme

🇰🇷 회복 중

🇸🇦 يتعافى

🇨🇿 uzdravování

🇸🇰 zotavovanie

🇨🇳 恢复中

🇸🇮 okrevanje

🇮🇸 endurheimt

🇰🇿 қалпына келтіру

🇬🇪 აღდგენა

🇦🇿 bərpa etmək

🇲🇽 recuperando

Word origin

The word 'recovering' originates from the Old French word 'recovrer', meaning 'to regain consciousness or health'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the broader sense of returning to a normal state after an illness or injury. The concept of recovery has been a fundamental aspect of human existence, emphasizing the resilience and healing capacity of the body and mind.