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recovery

noun

the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost)

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Word length
8
Starts with
R
Ends with
Y
Contains
EC
Scrabble score
16
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ɹɪˈkʌvəɹi

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noun

  1. the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost)

noun

  1. return to an original state

    “the recovery of the forest after the fire was surprisingly rapid”

noun

  1. gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury

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Example Sentences

the recovery of the forest after the fire was surprisingly rapid

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