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step of recovery

step of recovery

4.1
A stage in getting better after illness, injury, or addiction
  • noun
translation icon : fase de recuperación
  • But I believe stepping away and thinking about other things, focusing on nursing and my career in that, is the next step of recovery, of getting better and shaking this...

Examples

  • Those of us who have been fortunate enough and managed to climb the 12 steps of recovery, despite whatever type of program we are involved in, know the incredible happiness and serenity we can attain!

    Blog text (6)
  • The steps of recovery in self-help groups are similar to many of the treatment models proposed by professionals.

    Academic text (1995)
  • The steps of recovery in self-help groups are similar to many of the treatment models proposed by professionals.

    Academic text (1995)
  • I will practice the steps of recovery in all aspects of my life, and I will continue to receive and share the gift of vision that recovery brings.

    Blog text (20)
  • Participating in support groups can be a vital step of recovery for those overcoming addiction.

  • Finding a counselor is an important step of recovery for anyone facing emotional challenges.

  • For many, the first step of recovery involves acknowledging their struggles and seeking help.

Antonyms

557 1.3

Not reaching what was planned or expected

148 3.6

A problem that delays progress or makes things worse

How Advanced

recovered
3.1
step of recovery
4.1
first step
281 1.4

Surface Forms

Morphology

step + of + recovery

The meaning 'a distinct stage in the process of recovering' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'step' (a discrete phase) with 'recovery' (the process of restoring health), with 'of' marking the relationship. This is a straightforward compositional noun phrase following a common cross-linguistic pattern, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will readily understand it.

Etymology

Step of recovery may come from a simple image: imagine someone climbing a stair after being ill, taking one step at a time to get higher and stronger. So, each step of recovery means a small stage or move toward 'getting better'.