recovering
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/
KK: /rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Being in the process of getting better after an illness or difficult situation.
Example
She is recovering from her surgery and feels stronger every day.
Conversation
Hey, how's your friend doing after the surgery?
She's recovering well, actually!
That's great to hear! I hope she feels back to normal soon.
Me too, she's been really positive throughout the whole process.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
healing
improving
mending
Antonyms
deteriorating
worsening
declining
verb
Definition
To get back to a normal state after a difficult situation, such as an illness or a setback.
Example
After a long illness, she is finally recovering and feeling better.
Tense Forms
Past: recovered
Past Participle: recovered
Conversation
How are you feeling after your surgery?
I’m still recovering, but I’m getting better every day.
That’s good to hear! Do you have any plans for when you're fully recovering?
Root Explanation
Recovering → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "cuperare" (meaning to take or seize). The word "recovering" means the process of taking back or regaining something again, often referring to health or lost possessions.
Memory Tip
Think of 'taking back' ('cuperare') something 'again' ('re-') — that's why recovering means to regain something.
Visually Confused Words
precovering
covering
reversing
converting
converging