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hale and hearty
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vital
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brisk
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vibrant
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invigorated
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faint
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unfit
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pale
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diseased
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sickly
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infirm
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frail
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under the weather
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bedridden
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feverish
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infected
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infectious
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crippled
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decrepit
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debilitated
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afflicted
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listless
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nauseous
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to succumb
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to sustain
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having strength and good mental or physical health

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The vigorous dancer captivated the audience with dynamic and energetic movements.
An intense and lively beat was added to the band's performance by the vigorous drummer.

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vigor

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vigorous

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vigorously

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vigorously

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sound
sound
Adjective
s
s
o
a
u
ʊ
n
n
d
d

free from damage, disease, etc. and in a good condition

unsound

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vigor

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vigorous

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vigorously

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vigorously

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hale
hale
Adjective
h
h
a
l
l
e

enjoying good health and strength

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vigor

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vigorous

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vigorously

Adverb

vigorously

Adverb
wholesome
wholesome
Adjective
wh
h
o
l
l
e
s
s
o
ə
m
m
e

having qualities that promote good health and well-being

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vigor

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vigorous

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vigorously

Adverb

vigorously

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hearty
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h
h
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t
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i

having strength, robustness, and good health

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vigorous

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vigorously

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vigorously

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hale and hearty
hale and hearty
phrase
uk flag
/hˈeɪl ænd hˈɑːɹɾi/
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Idiom

used to describe an old person who is still very active and healthy

What is the origin of the idiom "hale and hearty" and when to use it?

The idiom "hale and hearty" originated in Middle English, meaning "healthy" or "strong." It is used to describe someone who is in good physical condition and exhibits vitality and well-being. It can also convey a state of overall wellness, encompassing mental, emotional, and physical health. It is commonly used in informal contexts to express a positive and optimistic outlook on someone's health or well-being.

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vigor

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vigorous

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vigorously

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vigorously

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vital
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v
i
t
t
a
ə
l
l

bursting with life and energy

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vigor

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vigorous

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vigorously

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vigorously

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brisk
Adjective
b
b
r
r
i
ɪ
s
s
k
k

quick and energetic in movement or action

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vigor

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vigorous

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vigorously

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vigorously

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vibrant
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i
b
b
r
r
a
ə
n
n
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t

full of energy, enthusiasm, and life

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vigor

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vigorous

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vigorously

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vigorously

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invigorated
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d

filled with renewed energy, vitality, and a sense of liveliness

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vigor

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vigorous

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vigorously

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vigorously

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faint
Adjective
f
f
ai
n
n
t
t

dizzy and likely to become unconscious

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vigor

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vigorous

Adjective

vigorously

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vigorously

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unfit
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n
f
f
i
ɪ
t
t

lacking the necessary qualities, skills, or mental health to perform a task

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vigor

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vigorous

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vigorously

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vigorously

Adverb
pale
pale
Adjective
p
p
a
l
l
e

(of a person's skin) having less color than usual, caused by fear, illness, etc.

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vigor

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vigorous

Adjective

vigorously

Adverb

vigorously

Adverb
diseased
diseased
Adjective
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d
i
ɪ
s
z
ea
i
s
z
e
d
d

affected by a disease

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vigor

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vigorous

Adjective

vigorously

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vigorously

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sickly
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s
i
ɪ
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k
l
l
y
i

weak or unhealthy, often in a way that suggests long-term illness or a lack of vitality

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vigor

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vigorous

Adjective

vigorously

Adverb

vigorously

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infirm
Adjective
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ɪ
n
n
f
f
i
ɜ
r
r
m
m

lacking in strength, often due to age or illness

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vigor

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vigorous

Adjective

vigorously

Adverb

vigorously

Adverb
frail
frail
Adjective
f
f
r
r
ai
l
l

having a weak physical state or delicate health

robust

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vigor

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vigorous

Adjective

vigorously

Adverb

vigorously

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under the weather
under the weather
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/ˌʌndɚ ðə wˈɛðɚ/
Idiom
Informal

feeling unwell or slightly ill

What is the origin of the idiom "under the weather" and when to use it?

The idiom "under the weather" has origins in the sailing world and dates back to the 18th century. It originated from sailors who would often feel sick or unwell due to rough weather conditions, which could cause them to feel unwell or seasick. The phrase evolved to describe someone who is feeling sick or not in good health. It is used to indicate that someone is feeling unwell or experiencing a mild illness. It suggests a temporary state of physical discomfort or sickness.

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vigor

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vigorous

Adjective

vigorously

Adverb

vigorously

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bedridden
bedridden
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b
e
e
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r
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n

having to stay in bed, usually for a long time, due to illness or injury

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vigor

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vigorous

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vigorously

Adverb

vigorously

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feverish
feverish
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f
e
i
v
v
e
ɜ
r
r
i
ɪ
sh
ʃ

having or caused by a fever

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vigor

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vigorous

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vigorously

Adverb

vigorously

Adverb
infected
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ɪ
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n
f
f
e
ɛ
c
k
t
t
e
ɪ
d
d

affected by a disease-causing agent, such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites

antiseptic

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vigor

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vigorous

Adjective

vigorously

Adverb

vigorously

Adverb
infectious
infectious
Adjective
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ɪ
n
n
f
f
e
ɛ
c
k
t
ʃ
iou
ə
s
s

(of a disease or condition) capable of transmitting from one person, organism, or object to another through direct or indirect contact

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vigor

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vigorous

Adjective

vigorously

Adverb

vigorously

Adverb
contagious
contagious
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k
o
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n
t
t
a
g
ʤ
iou
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s

(of a disease) transmittable from one person to another through close contact

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vigor

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vigorous

Adjective

vigorously

Adverb

vigorously

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crippled
crippled
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c
k
r
r
i
ɪ
pp
p
ə
l
l
e
d
d

having a significant physical impairment or disability that affects one's ability to move or function normally

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vigor

Noun

vigorous

Adjective

vigorously

Adverb

vigorously

Adverb
decrepit
Adjective
d
d
e
ə
c
k
r
r
e
ɛ
p
p
i
ɪ
t
t

lacking vitality and strength or showing signs of extreme age

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vigor

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vigorous

Adjective

vigorously

Adverb

vigorously

Adverb
debilitated
Adjective
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d
e
ə
b
b
i
ɪ
l
l
i
ə
t
t
a
t
t
e
ɪ
d
d

extremely weakened and experiencing a significant decline in physical or mental health

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vigor

Noun

vigorous

Adjective

vigorously

Adverb

vigorously

Adverb
afflicted
afflicted
Adjective
a
ə
ff
f
l
l
i
ɪ
c
k
t
t
e
ɪ
d
d

suffering from a physical or mental ailment, hardship, or distress

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vigor

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vigorous

Adjective

vigorously

Adverb

vigorously

Adverb
listless
Adjective
l
l
i
ɪ
s
s
t
t
l
l
e
ə
ss
s

lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest

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vigor

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vigorous

Adjective

vigorously

Adverb

vigorously

Adverb
nauseous
nauseous
Adjective
n
n
a
u
s
e
o
u
s
s

feeling as if one is likely to vomit

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vigor

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vigorous

Adjective

vigorously

Adverb

vigorously

Adverb
to succumb
Verb
s
s
u
ə
cc
k
u
ə
m
m
b

to die as a result of a disease or injury

survive

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

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vigor

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vigorous

Adjective

vigorously

Adverb

vigorously

Adverb
to sustain
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s
s
u
ə
s
s
t
t
ai
n
n

to suffer or undergo something irritating, especially an injury, disease, etc.

Grammatical Information:

transitive

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vigor

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vigorous

Adjective

vigorously

Adverb

vigorously

Adverb
torpid
Adjective
t
t
o
ɔ
r
r
p
p
i
ə
d
d

having little to no energy and being inactive

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vigor

Noun

vigorous

Adjective

vigorously

Adverb

vigorously

Adverb

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