Basic Details
Word: Recovered
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To get back something that was lost or to become healthy again after an illness or difficult situation.
Synonyms: Regained, restored, retrieved
Antonyms: Lost, forfeited, declined
Idioms and Phrases
- Recover one's wits: To regain mental clarity after being confused or startled. Example: "After the initial shock, she took a moment to recover her wits before responding."
- On the road to recovery: To be in the process of getting better after an illness or setback. Example: "After his surgery, he's on the road to recovery and hopes to be back at work soon."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After a week in bed, Sarah finally recovered from her cold and was able to go back to school.
Example 2: The story of the lost painting ended happily when it was recovered after many years.
Example 3: With good care, the injured puppy was soon recovered and ready to play again.
Fun Fact
The word "recover" comes from the Old French 'recuperer', which means to get back or regain. The prefix 're-' implies doing something again, which is reflected in the meaning of recovering something that was lost.
Famous Quote
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." Nelson Mandela
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "recovered" mean?
a) To lose something
b) To get back or regain something
c) To forget something
d) To lose hope
Answer: b) To get back or regain something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "recovered"?
a) Declined
b) Lost
c) Regained
d) Forfeited
Answer: c) Regained
3. Which sentence uses "recovered" correctly?
a) He recovered his favourite book from the library.
b) She recovered the game by starting a new level.
c) After a long illness, he recovered and felt healthy again.
d) They recovered their car keys by throwing them away.
Answer: c) After a long illness, he recovered and felt healthy again.
4. Which idiom means the same as "recovered one's health"?
a) On the road to recovery
b) Lost in thought
c) Caught in the act
d) Down and out
Answer: a) On the road to recovery
5. What is the opposite of "recovered"?
a) Regained
b) Restored
c) Lost
d) Retrieved
Answer: c) Lost
