Pronunciation

/rɪˈkʌvəri/

Definitions

• Noun: The act of regaining health, strength, or normal function after an illness, injury, or period of decline. For example: “After the surgery, her recovery was slow but steady.”
• Verb: The process of getting well again or returning to a normal state after an illness, injury, or setback. For example: “The patient’s recovery was monitored closely by the medical team.”
• Adjective: Restored to good condition or normal functioning; recuperative. For example: “The recovery period required a lot of patience and hard work.”

Phrases

• “Full recovery” indicates a complete return to health or normal functioning.
• “Speedy recovery” is used to wish someone a rapid return to wellness.
• “Post-recovery” refers to the period after a person has recovered from an illness or injury.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “His recovery from the flu was a long and challenging process.”
• Verb: “She started physical therapy to aid in her recovery from the accident.”
• Adjective: “The recovery rate for COVID-19 patients is encouraging.”

Synonyms

• Restoration
• Regeneration
• Rebound
• Resilience
• Convalescence
• Rehabilitation
• recuperation
• Rejuvenation

Antonyms

• Decline
• Worsening
• Deterioration
• Relapse
• Degradation
• Regression