noun

recovering

noun

The process of getting better or getting something back.

"Doctors say her recovering is going well."

adj

In the process of getting better, especially from illness or addiction.

"He introduced himself as a recovering alcoholic."

How to Use Recovering

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishIn the middle of getting better, often used for illness or addiction.

Common pairings

recovering alcoholic recovering patient

recoverings plural

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Doctors say her _____ is going well.

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