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Fresh fruit can be a healthful snack.
What does Healthful mean?
Healthful means good for health.
Dictionary definition
Healthful describes something that supports good health or well-being.
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A healthful routine includes rest, movement, and balanced meals.
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The article compared healthful choices that support energy throughout the day.
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Healthy is close in meaning to healthful.
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helth · ful · strongest beat: helth
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WordHealthful.
Partadjective.
MeaningHealthful means good for health.
ExampleExample: Fresh fruit can be a healthful snack.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- helth · ful
- Strongest beat
- helth
- Ending
- ful
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on helth.
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Synonyms
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healthyGood for the body or mind.
wholesomeGood and nourishing.
beneficialHelpful or producing a good effect.
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