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{
"term": "health",
"partOfSpeech": "noun",
"ox3000": true,
"cefr": "a1",
"definitions": [
{
"senseNumber": 1,
"definition": "the condition of a person’s body or mind",
"sensetop": "in … health",
"cefr": "a1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "to be good/bad for your health"
},
{
"text": "Exhaust fumes are bad for your health."
},
{
"text": "to be in **poor/good health**",
"contextForm": "in … health"
},
{
"text": "We are both in excellent health."
},
{
"text": "Grandma is not in the best of health."
},
{
"text": "Here are some simple ways to **improve your health** and fitness."
},
{
"text": "Smoking can seriously damage your health."
},
{
"text": "Her **mental health** began to deteriorate."
},
{
"text": "physical/sexual/reproductive health"
},
{
"text": "There is no threat to **public health** from this paint."
},
{
"text": "Our concern is to protect **human health** and the environment."
},
{
"text": "The chance of developing **health problems** is greater for individuals who have a poor diet."
},
{
"text": "Air pollution causes significant **health risks**."
},
{
"text": "The treatment potentially doubles the **health benefits** for at-risk patients."
},
{
"text": "He felt in much better health."
},
{
"text": "He had to retire due to ill health."
},
{
"text": "He is unable to travel far because of his state of health."
},
{
"text": "Her health gradually improved."
},
{
"text": "His health began to fail under the heavy pressures of the job."
},
{
"text": "She's never really enjoyed good health."
},
{
"text": "He has been in poor health for some time now."
},
{
"text": "The air quality was so bad that the government issued a health warning."
},
{
"text": "the health benefits of physical activity"
}
],
"collocations": {
"adjective": ["excellent", "full", "good"],
"verb + health": ["enjoy", "have", "ensure"],
"health + verb": ["improve", "deteriorate", "fail"],
"health + noun": ["care", "system", "authority"],
"phrases": [
"bad for your health",
"good for your health",
"health and safety"
]
}
},
{
"senseNumber": 2,
"definition": "the state of being physically and mentally healthy",
"cefr": "a1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "Slowly they nursed him back to health."
},
{
"text": "Rest and exercise restored her health."
},
{
"text": "the role of diet in achieving and maintaining health"
},
{
"text": "Some athletes are prepared to risk their health to win a medal."
},
{
"text": "You need to maintain your physical and mental health."
},
{
"text": "She was glowing with health and clearly enjoying life."
},
{
"text": "As long as you have your health, nothing else matters."
}
],
"topics": ["Health and Fitness"],
"collocations": {
"adjective": ["excellent", "full", "good"],
"verb + health": ["enjoy", "have", "ensure"],
"health + verb": ["improve", "deteriorate", "fail"],
"health + noun": ["care", "system", "authority"],
"phrases": [
"bad for your health",
"good for your health",
"health and safety"
]
}
},
{
"senseNumber": 3,
"definition": "the work of providing medical services",
"cefr": "a1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "All parties are promising to increase spending on health."
},
{
"text": "the Health Minister"
},
{
"text": "the Department of Health"
},
{
"text": "**health professionals/workers**"
},
{
"text": "**health insurance**"
},
{
"text": "**health and safety** regulations *(= laws that protect the health of people at work)*"
}
],
"collocations": {
"adjective": ["excellent", "full", "good"],
"verb + health": ["enjoy", "have", "ensure"],
"health + verb": ["improve", "deteriorate", "fail"],
"health + noun": ["care", "system", "authority"],
"phrases": [
"bad for your health",
"good for your health",
"health and safety"
]
}
},
{
"senseNumber": 4,
"definition": "how successful something is",
"cefr": "c1",
"examples": [
{
"text": "the health of the economy"
},
{
"text": "the health of your marriage/finances"
}
],
"topics": ["Success"]
},
{
"senseNumber": null,
"definition": "a report that says somebody is healthy or that something is in good condition",
"examples": [
{
"text": "Doctors gave him a clean bill of health after a series of tests and examinations."
},
{
"text": "The building was given a clean bill of health by the surveyor."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": null,
"definition": "to wish somebody good health as you lift your glass, and then drink from it",
"labels": "(British English)",
"examples": []
},
{
"senseNumber": null,
"definition": "said before drinking alcohol to express good wishes for somebody's health and happiness",
"examples": []
},
{
"senseNumber": null,
"definition": "looking or feeling very healthy",
"labels": "(British English, old-fashioned)",
"examples": []
},
{
"senseNumber": null,
"definition": "to ask people to wish somebody health, happiness and success by raising their glasses and drinking",
"examples": [
{
"text": "I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom."
}
],
"topics": ["Success"]
}
],
"pronunciations": {
"uk": [
{
"pronunciation": "/helθ/",
"audio": "he/health/health__gb_2.mp3"
}
],
"us": [
{
"pronunciation": "/helθ/",
"audio": "he/health/health__us_1.mp3"
}
]
},
"wordOrigin": "Old English hǣlth, of Germanic origin; related to whole."
}