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

US /kjʊrd/
UK /kjʊəd/

Adjective

1.

of a disease or illness) successfully treated

Example:
The patient was completely cured of the rare disease.
Many people believe that laughter is the best medicine, and it can help you feel cured.
2.

of food) preserved by salting, drying, or smoking

Example:
We had delicious cured ham for breakfast.
The recipe calls for cured salmon.

Verb

1.

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

Example:
The new medicine cured her headache almost instantly.
The doctor successfully cured the patient of their chronic illness.
2.

to preserve (meat, fish, or other food) by salting, drying, or smoking

Example:
The chef decided to cure the salmon with salt and dill.
They used traditional methods to cure the meat for winter storage.