{
    "term": "health",
    "partOfSpeech": "noun",
    "ox3000": true,
    "cefr": "a1",
    "definitions": [
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "the condition of a person’s body or mind",
            "sensetop": "in … health",
            "cefr": "a1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "to be good/bad for your health"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Exhaust fumes are bad for your health."
                },
                {
                    "text": "to be in **poor/good health**",
                    "contextForm": "in … health"
                },
                {
                    "text": "We are both in excellent health."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Grandma is not in the best of health."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Here are some simple ways to **improve your health** and fitness."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Smoking can seriously damage your health."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Her **mental health** began to deteriorate."
                },
                {
                    "text": "physical/sexual/reproductive health"
                },
                {
                    "text": "There is no threat to **public health** from this paint."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Our concern is to protect **human health** and the environment."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The chance of developing **health problems** is greater for individuals who have a poor diet."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Air pollution causes significant **health risks**."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The treatment potentially doubles the **health benefits** for at-risk patients."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He felt in much better health."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He had to retire due to ill health."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He is unable to travel far because of his state of health."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Her health gradually improved."
                },
                {
                    "text": "His health began to fail under the heavy pressures of the job."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She's never really enjoyed good health."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He has been in poor health for some time now."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The air quality was so bad that the government issued a health warning."
                },
                {
                    "text": "the health benefits of physical activity"
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["excellent", "full", "good"],
                "verb + health": ["enjoy", "have", "ensure"],
                "health + verb": ["improve", "deteriorate", "fail"],
                "health + noun": ["care", "system", "authority"],
                "phrases": [
                    "bad for your health",
                    "good for your health",
                    "health and safety"
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "the state of being physically and mentally healthy",
            "cefr": "a1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Slowly they nursed him back to health."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Rest and exercise restored her health."
                },
                {
                    "text": "the role of diet in achieving and maintaining health"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Some athletes are prepared to risk their health to win a medal."
                },
                {
                    "text": "You need to maintain your physical and mental health."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She was glowing with health and clearly enjoying life."
                },
                {
                    "text": "As long as you have your health, nothing else matters."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Health and Fitness"],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["excellent", "full", "good"],
                "verb + health": ["enjoy", "have", "ensure"],
                "health + verb": ["improve", "deteriorate", "fail"],
                "health + noun": ["care", "system", "authority"],
                "phrases": [
                    "bad for your health",
                    "good for your health",
                    "health and safety"
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 3,
            "definition": "the work of providing medical services",
            "cefr": "a1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "All parties are promising to increase spending on health."
                },
                {
                    "text": "the Health Minister"
                },
                {
                    "text": "the Department of Health"
                },
                {
                    "text": "**health professionals/workers**"
                },
                {
                    "text": "**health insurance**"
                },
                {
                    "text": "**health and safety** regulations *(= laws that protect the health of people at work)*"
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["excellent", "full", "good"],
                "verb + health": ["enjoy", "have", "ensure"],
                "health + verb": ["improve", "deteriorate", "fail"],
                "health + noun": ["care", "system", "authority"],
                "phrases": [
                    "bad for your health",
                    "good for your health",
                    "health and safety"
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 4,
            "definition": "how successful something is",
            "cefr": "c1",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "the health of the economy"
                },
                {
                    "text": "the health of your marriage/finances"
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Success"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "a report that says somebody is healthy or that something is in good condition",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Doctors gave him a clean bill of health after a series of tests and examinations."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The building was given a clean bill of health by the surveyor."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to wish somebody good health as you lift your glass, and then drink from it",
            "labels": "(British English)",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "said before drinking alcohol to express good wishes for somebody's health and happiness",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "looking or feeling very healthy",
            "labels": "(British English, old-fashioned)",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to ask people to wish somebody health, happiness and success by raising their glasses and drinking",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Success"]
        }
    ],
    "pronunciations": {
        "uk": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/helθ/",
                "audio": "he/health/health__gb_2.mp3"
            }
        ],
        "us": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/helθ/",
                "audio": "he/health/health__us_1.mp3"
            }
        ]
    },
    "wordOrigin": "Old English hǣlth, of Germanic origin; related to whole."
}