health
/ˈhɛlθ/ noun A1- The state of being free from physical or psychological disease, illness, or malfunction; wellness. · Her mental health is really affected by stressful environments.· My grampa still enjoys very good health.
- A state of well-being or balance, often physical but sometimes also mental and social; the overall level of function of an organism from the cellular (micro) level to the social (macro) level. · The directors are concerned about the financial health of the project.
- Physical condition.
- A toast to prosperity.
- The amount of damage an in-game entity can withstand before it is killed, destroyed or defeated. · The enemies on this level have a lot of health.
Plural healths
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Have the best time you can in the out-of-door world and lay in a good stock of health and vitality and ambition to carry you through next year.
His health was in a poor way after his African experiences, and both his mother and I were of opinion that complete rest and change were needed.
Four years ago his father was sick and had to go out to Alberta for his health and Gilbert went with him.
Our morning’s exertions had been too much for my weak health, and I was tired out in the afternoon.
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