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The cut is healing well.
What does Healing mean?
Healing means getting better over time.
Dictionary definition
Healing is the process of becoming healthy, whole, or better after hurt, illness, or difficulty.
Example sentences
Healing in a sentence
medium
Rest can support healing after an injury.
hard
Kind words can help emotional healing after a hard day.
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Practice 1
What does healing mean?
Getting better over time matches the meaning of the word.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to healing?
Recovery is the process of getting better.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for healing?
Worsening is an opposite because it means becoming worse.
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WordHealing.
Partnoun, adjective.
MeaningHealing means getting better over time.
ExampleExample: The cut is healing well.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- hee · ling
- Strongest beat
- hee
- Ending
- ling
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on hee.
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Synonyms
Words like Healing
recoveryThe process of getting better.
mendingBecoming repaired or whole again.
improvementA change toward something better.
Antonyms
Opposite words
worseningBecoming worse instead of better.
injuryHarm or damage to the body.
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Hint for students
Healing means getting better over time.
Common mix-up
Healing is not the same as worsening. Healing means healing means getting better over time.
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Read this model sentence: Rest can support healing after an injury. Clue words: injury, rest, support. Underline clue words that show why healing fits instead of worsening. Now write one new sentence that shows healing without using the word healing. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show healing?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Rest can support healing after an injury." Why does healing fit better than worsening?
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