A1 noun Neutral #2,563 most common

well-being

/ˌwelˈbiː.ɪŋ/

Well-being is the state of feeling healthy, happy, and comfortable in your life. it involves both your physical body and your mental health.

Examples

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1

Eating a balanced diet is important for your overall well-being.

Eating a balanced diet is important for your overall well-being.

2

The organization is dedicated to the social well-being of the community.

The organization is dedicated to the social well-being of the community.

3

I'm taking a break this weekend for my own well-being.

I'm taking a break this weekend for my own well-being.

Word Family

Noun
well-being
Adjective
well-off
Related
wellness
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Memory Tip

Think of the two words separately: 'Well' (good) and 'Being' (existing). To have well-being is to 'be' in a 'well' state.

Quick Quiz

Regular exercise and enough sleep are essential for your _______.

Correct!

The correct answer is: well-being

Examples

1

Eating a balanced diet is important for your overall well-being.

everyday

Eating a balanced diet is important for your overall well-being.

2

The organization is dedicated to the social well-being of the community.

formal

The organization is dedicated to the social well-being of the community.

3

I'm taking a break this weekend for my own well-being.

informal

I'm taking a break this weekend for my own well-being.

4

The study explores the factors that contribute to student well-being in schools.

academic

The study explores the factors that contribute to student well-being in schools.

5

Our company policy focuses on improving employee well-being and productivity.

business

Our company policy focuses on improving employee well-being and productivity.

Word Family

Noun
well-being
Adjective
well-off
Related
wellness

Common Collocations

emotional well-being emotional well-being
physical well-being physical well-being
promote well-being promote well-being
sense of well-being sense of well-being
overall well-being overall well-being

Common Phrases

general well-being

general well-being

holistic well-being

holistic well-being

state of well-being

state of well-being

Often Confused With

well-being vs health

Health usually refers only to the physical body, while well-being includes happiness and mental state.

well-being vs welfare

Welfare often refers to financial support or physical safety provided by a government.

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Usage Notes

Well-being is an uncountable noun. It is frequently used with adjectives like 'mental', 'physical', or 'economic' to specify which part of life is being discussed.

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Common Mistakes

Do not use 'a well-being' because it is uncountable. Avoid confusing it with 'wellness', which is often used specifically in the context of beauty and health industries.

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Memory Tip

Think of the two words separately: 'Well' (good) and 'Being' (existing). To have well-being is to 'be' in a 'well' state.

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Word Origin

A combination of the adverb 'well' and the noun 'being', used since the 16th century to describe a state of living well.

Grammar Patterns

Uncountable noun Follows possessive adjectives (e.g., 'your well-being') Often functions as the object of verbs like 'improve' or 'promote'
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Cultural Context

In many modern cultures, there is a strong emphasis on 'work-life balance' to ensure the well-being of employees.

Quick Quiz

Regular exercise and enough sleep are essential for your _______.

Correct!

The correct answer is: well-being

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individual

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resource

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to

A1

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and

A1

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a

A1

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that

A1

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I

A1

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