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A healthy snack can give you energy.
What does Healthy mean?
Healthy means well or good for your body and mind.
Dictionary definition
Having good physical, mental, or overall well-being; also good for the body or mind.
Example sentences
Healthy in a sentence
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Daily movement is part of a healthy routine.
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A healthy balance of rest, food, and activity helps students focus and feel ready to learn.
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Practice 1
What does healthy mean?
Healthy describes good well-being or something that supports well-being.
Practice 2
Which word is an antonym of healthy?
Unhealthy is the opposite because it means not good for health.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses healthy correctly?
Healthy fits a sentence about food that supports well-being.
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Healthy
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hel · thee · strongest beat: hel
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WordHealthy.
Partadjective.
MeaningHealthy means well or good for your body and mind.
ExampleExample: A healthy snack can give you energy.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- hel · thee
- Strongest beat
- hel
- Ending
- thee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on hel.
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Synonyms
Words like Healthy
wellIn good condition or health.
fitStrong and able to move well.
wholesomeGood for health or well-being.
Antonyms
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Word family
Healthy word family
Base word
healthy
adjective
healthier
More healthy.
adjective
healthiest
Most healthy.
noun
health
The condition of body and mind.
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Hint for students
Healthy means well or good for your body and mind.
Common mix-up
Healthy is not the same as unhealthy. Healthy means healthy means well or good for your body and mind.
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Read this model sentence: Daily movement is part of a healthy routine. Clue words: daily, movement, part. Underline clue words that show why healthy fits instead of unhealthy. Now write one new sentence that shows healthy without using the word healthy. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show healthy?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Daily movement is part of a healthy routine." Why does healthy fit better than unhealthy?
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