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recovering Definition and Meaning in English (recovering definition)

verb
Synonyms:recuperatingconvalescinghealing
Quick Answer • Definition

Recovering definition: The process of regaining health, strength, or a normal state after an illness, injury, or a period of difficulty.

Definitions of Recovering

  1. 1verb

    The process of regaining health, strength, or a normal state after an illness, injury, or a period of difficulty.

  2. 2verb

    The process of returning to a normal or better state after a decline, setback, or crisis, often in an economic or social context.

  3. 3adjective

    Describing someone or something that is currently in the process of getting better or returning to a previous, healthier state.

Example Sentences

casual

“She is recovering well after the surgery and expects to be home soon.”

business

“The economy is slowly recovering from the recent recession, showing signs of growth.”

casual

“He is a recovering alcoholic who has been sober for over five years.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiverecover
third person singularrecovers
past tenserecovered
nounrecovery
adjectiverecoverable

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

recovering from an illnesscollocation

Getting better after being sick.

recovering lost groundexpression

Regaining a position or advantage that was previously lost.

recovering from a shockcollocation

Getting over a sudden, disturbing experience.

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Recovering definition: The process of regaining health, strength, or a normal state after an illness, injury, or a period of difficulty.
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'Recovering' translates to 'recovering' in English. Recovering definition: The process of regaining health, strength, or a normal state after an illness, injury, or a period of difficulty.
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