recover
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈkʌvər/
KK: /rɪˈkʌvər/
intransitive verb
Definition
To return to a normal state after a period of difficulty or illness.
Example
After a few weeks of rest, she was able to recover from her cold.
Tense Forms
Past: recovered
Past Participle: recovered
Conversation
How are you feeling after your surgery?
I'm doing better, but it will take some time to recover.
At least you're on the right track now, right?
Yeah, the doctor said I should recover fully in a few weeks.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
heal
improve
regain
Antonyms
decline
deteriorate
worsen
noun
Definition
Not a valid English word.
Example
Not available
Conversation
I just learned about the recover in my military drill class.
Oh really? What does that involve exactly?
It's about getting back into position quickly after a move.
transitive verb
Definition
To get something back that was lost or to return to a normal state after a difficult situation.
Example
After a long illness, she was able to recover her strength and return to work.
Tense Forms
Past: recovered
Past Participle: recovered
Conversation
I heard you managed to recover your old guitar from your friend's house.
Yeah, I was so happy to get it back!
That's awesome! It must feel great to recover something you love.
Root Explanation
Recover → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "cuperare" (meaning to take or seize). The word means to take back or regain something that was lost.
Memory Tip
Think of 'taking back' something ('cuperare') that you had before, which is what 'recover' means.
Visually Confused Words
precover
forecover
remover
rover
rever
cover
rediscover
preconvert