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healing

Pronunciation: [ˈhiːlɪŋ]

Word

Learn how to use healing in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “health”

(noun) the process of becoming healthy again after being sick or hurt. It’s like when you cut your finger and it gets better over time.

Example

After a few weeks of rest, her healing was almost complete.

Example

His healing took much longer than doctors expected.

Example

What can we do to support your healing process?

Context: “health”

(verb) to make someone or something healthy again. It's like when a doctor helps a patient feel better after being sick, or when a friend helps you feel happy again after you’re sad.

Example

The medicine healed her cold very quickly.

Example

He couldn't heal his broken heart after the sad news.

Example

What can we do to heal this problem in our friendship?

Context: “emotional well-being”

(adjective) related to making someone feel better in their feelings or spirit. It's like when you talk to someone after a tough day and it makes you feel happy again.

Example

She found a healing book that really helped her understand her feelings.

Example

The movie was not healing at all; it just made me feel worse.

Example

Can you think of any activities that are healing for you?

How to pronounce healing

Pronunciation: [ˈhiːlɪŋ]

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