symptom
/ˈsɪmptəm/
a sign of an illness or problem
“A cough can be a symptom of a cold.”
/ˈsɪmptəm/
a sign of an illness or problem
“A cough can be a symptom of a cold.”
/rɪˈkʌvər/
to become healthy again
“She recovered quickly after the illness.”
/ˈæŋkʃəs/
worried or nervous
“He felt anxious before the interview.”
/rɪˈliːvd/
happy because something bad did not happen
“I was relieved when the exam ended.”
/ˈbælənst/
including the right amounts of different things
“A balanced diet supports long-term health.”
/ˈdɪzi/
feeling as if you might fall or spin
“I felt dizzy after standing up too fast.”
/ˈtenʃn/
stress or tightness in the body or mind
“A short walk helped reduce my tension.”
/ˌɑːptɪˈmɪstɪk/
expecting good things to happen
“She felt optimistic about the treatment.”
/ˈfiːvə/
a higher than normal body temperature
“She stayed home from work because she had a fever.”
/ˈhɛdeɪk/
pain in the head
“I have a headache after staring at the screen all day.”
/kɑf/
a sudden noisy breath from the throat
“She had a bad cough that kept her up all night.”
/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/
an illness caused by harmful germs
“The doctor gave him antibiotics to treat the infection.”
/allergy/
a bad physical reaction to something normally harmless
“He gets an allergy to peanuts every time he eats them.”
/ˈmed(ɪ).sn̩/
a substance used to treat illness
“She took some medicine to help with her headache.”
/ˈtɹiːtmənt/
medical care for an illness or injury
“The treatment for her infection lasted about a week.”
/ˈklɪnɪk/
a place where people receive medical care
“We took my son to the clinic for his vaccinations.”
/nɜːs/
a person trained to care for sick people
“The nurse checked his temperature every hour.”
/ˈdɒktə/
a person trained to treat illness
“The doctor listened to my heartbeat and checked my throat.”
/pressure/
stress or force affecting the body or mind
“He's been under a lot of pressure at work lately.”
/muːd/
the way someone feels at a time
“She's been in a bad mood since she woke up.”
/iˈmoʊʃən/
a strong feeling such as joy or fear
“Seeing her old friend again brought up a wave of emotion.”
/ˈkʊm.fət/
a feeling of calm and relief
“Her presence gave me a great deal of comfort during the storm.”
/fəˈtiːɡ/
extreme tiredness
“After the long shift, he felt overwhelming fatigue.”
/ˈɪn.dʒə.ɹi/
physical damage to the body
“He suffered a minor injury while playing soccer.”
/bɹiːð/
to take air into and out of the lungs
“Try to breathe slowly and calm your nerves before the interview.”
/ɹɪˈlæks/
to become calm and less tense
“She likes to relax with a cup of tea after work.”
/ɹɛst/
to stop activity in order to recover energy
“You should rest for a few days to recover from the flu.”
/hiːl/
to become healthy after injury or illness
“The cut on my hand will heal in a few days.”
/daɪəɡˈnəʊz/
to identify an illness or problem
“The doctor was able to diagnose the illness after running several tests.”
/prescribe/
to tell a patient what medicine to take
“The doctor will prescribe antibiotics for the infection.”
/exercise/
to move the body to stay healthy
“I exercise three times a week to stay fit.”
/stretch/
to extend muscles or body parts gently
“I stretch my legs before going for a run.”
/cope/
to deal successfully with difficulty
“She learned to cope with stress by practicing yoga every morning.”
/worry/
to feel nervous about a problem
“I worry about my exam results until I get the grades back.”
/panic/
to suddenly feel strong fear
“He began to panic when he couldn't find his keys before the interview.”
/encourage/
to give someone hope or confidence
“Her coach tried to encourage her before the big race.”
/healthy/
physically or mentally well
“Eating vegetables every day is part of a healthy diet.”
/ill/
sick or unwell
“My sister stayed home because she was ill with the flu.”
/sore/
painful or sensitive
“My muscles are sore after yesterday's workout.”
/tired/
needing rest or sleep
“I felt tired after working all day without a break.”
/calm/
not worried or excited
“She took a deep breath and felt calm before the interview.”
/lonely/
sad because of being alone
“He felt lonely after all his friends moved away.”
/cheerful/
happy and positive
“She has a cheerful attitude even when things go wrong.”
/frustrated/
annoyed because something is difficult
“He felt frustrated when the computer kept freezing.”
/grateful/
feeling thankful
“I felt grateful for all the support my family gave me.”
/sensitive/
easily affected by feelings or physical conditions
“Her skin is sensitive to the sun, so she always wears sunscreen.”
/ˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk/
having a lot of energy
“She felt energetic after her morning jog.”
/ˈpiːsfəl/
quiet, calm, and free from stress
“The peaceful garden is perfect for meditation.”
/body/
the physical structure of a person
“Regular exercise keeps your body healthy.”
/mind/
the part of a person that thinks and feels
“Keep your mind focused during the test.”
/blood/
the red liquid moving through the body
“Blood donors help save lives at the hospital every week.”
/heart/
the organ that pumps blood
“My heart beats faster when I run up the stairs.”
/brain/
the organ that controls thought and movement
“The brain controls all your body functions.”
/skin/
the outer covering of the body
“Sunscreen protects your skin from the sun's rays.”
/breath/
the air taken into or sent out of the lungs
“Hold your breath and count to ten.”
/pain/
an unpleasant physical feeling
“She winced in pain after twisting her ankle.”
/stress/
worry or pressure caused by difficulties
“Work deadlines have caused her a lot of stress lately.”
/sleep/
the natural resting state of the body
“I need eight hours of sleep to feel rested.”
/diet/
the food and drink someone usually has
“Her diet mostly consists of vegetables and grains.”
/energy/
the strength needed to act or work
“I need more energy to get through the afternoon.”
/care/
attention given to keep someone healthy
“Good care and nutrition help children grow healthy.”
/risk/
the possibility of harm or loss
“Smoking carries a high risk of serious illness.”
/cause/
the reason something happens
“The exact cause of the delay was never explained to the passengers.”
/effect/
a change caused by something
“The medicine had an immediate effect on his headache.”
/fear/
an unpleasant feeling caused by danger
“She overcame her fear of heights by climbing the mountain.”
/joy/
a strong feeling of happiness
“Seeing her family again filled him with pure joy.”
/anger/
a strong feeling of annoyance
“His anger cooled down after he took a walk.”
/sadness/
the feeling of being unhappy
“Her sadness faded as time passed and she moved on.”
/surprise/
a feeling caused by something unexpected
“What a surprise to see my old friend at the store!”
/hope/
a belief that something good may happen
“She held onto the hope that things would improve soon.”
/trust/
belief that someone is honest or reliable
“Trust between the two friends grew stronger over the years.”
/confidence/
belief in your own ability
“Her confidence grew after she gave the presentation successfully.”
/shame/
a painful feeling about something wrong
“He felt shame after he realized what he had done.”
/pride/
a good feeling about an achievement
“She felt pride when she won the competition.”
/eat/
to put food in your mouth and swallow it
“She likes to eat breakfast slowly before work.”
/drink/
to take liquid into your body
“Drink plenty of water throughout the day.”
/feel/
to experience a physical or emotional state
“I feel happy when I spend time with my friends.”
/hurt/
to cause or experience pain
“The hot stove can hurt you if you touch it.”
/avoid/
to stay away from something harmful
“I avoid eating too much sugar to stay healthy.”
/prevent/
to stop something from happening
“Washing your hands prevents the spread of germs.”
/improve/
to become better
“His grades improved after he started studying regularly.”
/manage/
to deal successfully with something
“She managed to finish the project despite the challenges.”
/enjoy/
to get pleasure from something
“I enjoy watching movies on Friday nights.”
/fearful/
feeling afraid
“The dog became fearful during the thunderstorm.”
/brave/
able to face danger without giving up
“The brave firefighter ran into the burning building.”
/active/
moving or doing things regularly
“He stays active by cycling to work every day.”
/weak/
not physically strong
“His legs felt weak after the long hike.”
/strong/
having physical or mental power
“She is a strong person who never gives up on her goals.”
/serious/
important and needing attention
“The doctor said his condition was serious and needed treatment.”
/normal/
usual or expected
“It's normal to feel nervous before a big presentation.”
/muscle/
a part of the body that produces movement
“Building muscle requires consistent exercise and proper nutrition.”
/joint/
a place where two bones meet
“His knee joint has been stiff since the injury last winter.”
/vitamin/
a natural substance needed for health
“Oranges are a great source of vitamin C.”
/illness/
a disease or period of being unwell
“She missed a week of work because of a sudden illness.”
/wellness/
the general state of being healthy
“She focuses on wellness by eating well and sleeping enough.”
/therapy/
treatment that helps a person recover
“He started therapy to help his shoulder heal after surgery.”
/pulse/
the regular beating of the heart
“The doctor checked my pulse to see how fast my heart was beating.”
/sympathy/
kindness shown to someone who is suffering
“She showed sympathy to her friend who lost his job.”
/mental/
relating to the mind or emotions
“Mental health is just as important as physical health.”
/physical/
relating to the body
“Regular exercise improves both mental and physical health.”