Meaning of the word cured in English

What does cured mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cured

relieve (a person or animal) of the symptoms of a disease or condition.

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he was cured of the disease

Synonym:

heal restore rehabilitate cleanse

preserve (meat, fish, tobacco, or an animal skin) by various methods such as salting, drying, or smoking.

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home-cured ham

Synonym:

preserve smoke salt dry kipper pickle

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cure cure-all