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"I'm well" vs. "I'm good" vs. "I'm doing well", etc

WEBThe greeting How are you? is asking How are you doing in general?. How are you? I'm well. [Misunderstood the question.because well as an adjective which …

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Why do we say "eat healthy" instead of "eat healthily"

WEBWhy would "eat healthy" be incorrect? This usage of "healthy" as an adverb is already in at least one major dictionary: adv. So as to promote one's health; in a …

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What is the difference between "illness" and "disease"

WEBThe difference is less in their actual meaning and more in their purported usage. In olden days, any ailment was a disease, but now 'known' or 'easily recoverable' ailment is …

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When to use "Well" or "Good"

WEB1. Both are correct. When you give either response, there are words that aren't said that are understood. eg. I am (feeling) well. or. I am (in) good (spirits/health.) "It went well" is …

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Word or phrase that encapsulates physical and emotional well …

WEBThat was what I was was going to use at first but I realized I wanted a word that could encapsulate the two of them to expand upon later. I was also trying to do the …

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Health risk vs healthy risk

WEBhealthy risk is a mistake. This is not a AmE/BrE thing. health risk = risk to (one's) health. – Lambie. Jul 26, 2020 at 22:02. 2. A healthy risk would mean a risk that …

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single word requests

WEBThe opposite of a health benefit is a health penalty.Googling "health penalty" "health benefit" comes up with quite a few significant links. The word pair fits …

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Is it "men's" or "mens'"

WEBNow, let's look at a word that doesn't become plural by adding an "-s." "One man" changes to "two men." If we wanted to say that a car belonged to one man, we …

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Should I use 'health check' or 'healthcheck'

WEBYou should use "health check". The compound word "healthcheck" is not common. This compound word may sound more natural to you because there is a …

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What does "here's to someone/thing" mean

WEB26. "Here's to " is a phrase used when making a toast. It means "Here is a toast to ", at which point it is customary to raise your glass. The phrase has a life of its …

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How did "gesundheit" work its way into common American usage

WEBNowadays in Germany in public spaces every body sounds are ignored - even sneezing. People do not want to wish "Gesundheit" because they do not want to …

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