C2
recovery vs recuperation
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| recoverynoun/rɪˈkʌv.ər.i/ | Meaning the process of getting well again, or of something returning to a normal or better state | Goes with make a recovery | Example After the operation, she made a full recovery in six weeks. |
| recuperationnoun/rɪˌkuː.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning the process of getting better after an illness, injury or difficult time | Goes with period of recuperation | Example After the operation, he needed six weeks of rest for full recuperation. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The doctor advised a long period of at home.