recovery (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /rɪˈkʌvəri/
Definition
The process of returning to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after an illness, injury, or difficult experience.
Examples
The patient's recovery was surprisingly quick.
Full recovery from the surgery can take several months.
The economy is showing signs of recovery after the recession.
How to Use recovery
- recovery from (prepositional phrase)
- The process of getting better after an illness, injury, or difficult experience. — "Her recovery from the accident was slow but steady."
- recovery of (prepositional phrase)
- Regaining possession of something or its value. — "The police are working on the recovery of the stolen artwork."
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