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convalescing

con·va·lesce
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kon-vuh-les]
    • /ˌkɒn vəˈlɛs/
    • /ˌkɒn.vəˈles/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-vuh-les]
    • /ˌkɒn vəˈlɛs/

Definitions of convalescing word

  • verb without object convalescing to recover health and strength after illness; make progress toward recovery of health. 1
  • noun convalescing Present participle of convalesce. 1
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Origin of convalescing

First appearance:

before 1475
One of the 25% oldest English words
1475-85; < Latin convalēscere to grow fully strong, equivalent to con- con- + valēscere to grow strong (val(ēre) to be well + -escere -esce)

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Parts of speech for Convalescing

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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convalescing popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for convalescing

adverb convalescing

  • on the mend — to make (something broken, worn, torn, or otherwise damaged) whole, sound, or usable by repairing: to mend old clothes; to mend a broken toy.

adjective convalescing

  • convalescent — Convalescent means relating to convalescence.
  • recuperating — to recover from sickness or exhaustion; regain health or strength.
  • improving — to bring into a more desirable or excellent condition: He took vitamins to improve his health.
  • mending — the act of mending; repair or improvement.
All 5 Synonyms of convalescing

Antonyms for convalescing

adjective convalescing

Just one Antonym for convalescing

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    a program, usually one supported or subsidized by a charitable, social, or government agency, for delivering hot meals regularly to elderly, disabled, or convalescing persons who are housebound and cannot cook for themselves.
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