well-being
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
3 of 5Eating a balanced diet is important for your overall well-being.
Eating a balanced diet is important for your overall well-being.
The organization is dedicated to the social well-being of the community.
The organization is dedicated to the social well-being of the community.
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
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
Eating a balanced diet is important for your overall well-being.
everydayEating a balanced diet is important for your overall well-being.
The organization is dedicated to the social well-being of the community.
formalThe organization is dedicated to the social well-being of the community.
I'm taking a break this weekend for my own well-being.
informalI'm taking a break this weekend for my own well-being.
The study explores the factors that contribute to student well-being in schools.
academicThe study explores the factors that contribute to student well-being in schools.
Our company policy focuses on improving employee well-being and productivity.
businessOur company policy focuses on improving employee well-being and productivity.
Word Family
Common Collocations
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
Health usually refers only to the physical body, while well-being includes happiness and mental state.
Welfare often refers to financial support or physical safety provided by a government.
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.
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.
Memory Tip
Think of the two words separately: 'Well' (good) and 'Being' (existing). To have well-being is to 'be' in a 'well' state.
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
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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