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Updated June 2026
Present participle of heal; the process of becoming healthy or whole again after injury or illness. Can also refer to the restoration of emotional or spiritual well-being.
“The wound is healing nicely and should be fully recovered within a week.”
heal·ing
Contains -ING ending; double vowels E-A in early positions
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