heal
To heal is to become healthy again after being physically hurt or feeling emotionally sad. This word describes the process where a wound like a cut closes or a broken bone repairs itself naturally over time.
Examples
3 of 5Drink plenty of water to help your body heal.
Drink lots of water so your body can get better faster.
The surgeon will monitor how the skin heals after the operation.
The doctor will watch how the skin gets better after the surgery.
It takes a long time to heal after you lose a best friend.
It takes many days to feel happy again after a friend leaves.
Word Family
Memory Tip
HEAL has the same first three letters as HEALTH. When you HEAL, you get your HEALTH back.
Quick Quiz
It will take about two weeks for your cut to ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
Examples
Drink plenty of water to help your body heal.
everydayDrink lots of water so your body can get better faster.
The surgeon will monitor how the skin heals after the operation.
formalThe doctor will watch how the skin gets better after the surgery.
It takes a long time to heal after you lose a best friend.
informalIt takes many days to feel happy again after a friend leaves.
Medical researchers study how cells heal damaged areas.
academicScience experts look at how small body parts fix broken parts.
The manager wants to heal the trust between the workers.
businessThe leader wants to fix the good feelings between the employees.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
Time heals all wounds
People stop feeling sad as time goes by.
Heal up
To finish the process of getting healthy.
Heal the rift
To fix a big disagreement or fight.
Often Confused With
A 'heel' is the back part of your foot; 'heal' is the process of getting better.
'Hell' is a place of suffering; 'heal' is a positive word for recovery.
Usage Notes
Use 'heal' when talking about physical injuries like cuts or emotional sadness. For general sickness like a fever, it is more natural to say 'get better'.
Common Mistakes
Do not use 'heal' for fixing broken machines; use 'repair' or 'fix' instead. Also, remember 'heal' is the action, while 'health' is the state of being well.
Memory Tip
HEAL has the same first three letters as HEALTH. When you HEAL, you get your HEALTH back.
Word Origin
From Old English 'hælan', which means to make something whole or sound.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The proverb 'time heals all wounds' is very common in English-speaking cultures to comfort those experiencing grief.
Quick Quiz
It will take about two weeks for your cut to ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
Related Grammar Rules
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ear
A1The ear is the organ on the side of the head that humans and animals use to hear sounds. It also helps the body maintain its sense of balance.
mouth
A1The opening in the lower part of the human face, surrounded by the lips, through which food is taken in and sounds and speech are emitted. It contains the teeth and the tongue and is the beginning of the digestive tract.
tooth
A1A tooth is one of the hard, white objects in your mouth used for biting and chewing food. Humans have two sets of teeth during their lives: primary (baby) teeth and permanent (adult) teeth.
shoulder
A1The shoulder is the part of the human body where the arm connects to the trunk. It consists of a large joint that allows the arm to rotate and move in many directions.
finger
A1One of the five long, thin parts at the end of the human hand. Fingers are used for feeling, touching, and gripping objects.
stomach
A1The organ in your body where food goes after you eat it to be broken down. It is also the front part of your body below the chest and above the legs.
leg
A1A leg is one of the long parts of the body that humans and animals use for standing, walking, and running. It refers to the entire limb starting from the hip down to the ankle.
foot
A1The foot is the part of the body at the bottom of the leg that a person stands on. It is used for balance, walking, running, and jumping.
toe
A1A toe is one of the five separate parts at the end of the human foot. They help provide balance and support the weight of the body while standing or walking.
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