depression (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɪˈprɛʃn/

Definition

A mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, and other emotional and physical problems.

Examples

• He was diagnosed with major depressive disorder after experiencing symptoms for months.

• Therapy and medication can be very effective in treating depression.

• The economic downturn led to widespread feelings of depression among the population.

How to Use depression

suffer from depression (collocation)

To experience the condition of depression. — "Many people suffer from depression at some point in their lives."

treat depression (collocation)

To provide medical or psychological care for depression. — "Doctors can treat depression with medication and therapy."

fall into depression (collocation)

To begin to experience depression. — "He fell into depression after losing his job."

Synonyms of depression

Words with a similar meaning to depression:

• sadness
• melancholy
• despair
• gloom

Antonyms of depression

Words with the opposite meaning to depression:

• happiness
• joy
• elation

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