Lingard
English books
Cover of Together
B1 · 2,478 words · English

Together

Vivek H. Murthy

Addressing the pervasive challenge of loneliness necessitates a multifaceted approach, intertwining personal initiative with systemic change. Individuals are encouraged to actively seek and nurture meaningful connections, embracing community involvement and fostering empathetic interactions. Concurrently, it's imperative for institutions and policymakers to create environments that promote social cohesion, integrating communal spaces and supportive policies that facilitate interaction and a sense of belonging. This collective effort aims to cultivate a societal fabric where connections thrive, thereby combatting loneliness and enriching the well-being of all community members.

Get started

Words you’ll meet

The words readers of this text looked up most, each with its meaning and the line it comes from.

loneliness / ˈloʊnlinəs /noun

The state of being alone and feeling sad about it

The critical importance of human connection and the widespread issue of loneliness affecting health worldwide.

isolationalonenesssolitude

longevity / lɑːnˈdʒevəti /noun

the length of time that something lasts

Studies show a correlation between social connections and longevity.

lifespanlife expectancy

tangible / ˈtændʒəbl̩ /adjective

real and not imaginary

This epidemic is not just a matter of feeling isolated; it has tangible effects on physical health.

palpableconcretesubstantial

exacerbate / ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt /verb

To make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse

The new law could exacerbate the problem.

aggravateintensifyworsen

vulnerable / ˈvʌlnərəbəl /adjective

Susceptible to physical or emotional harm

It's about being present, listening actively, and being open and vulnerable.

weakdefenseless

adolescents / ˌædəˈlesənts /noun

Teenagers, young people between the ages of 13 and 19

Adolescents often face unique challenges related to identity and social pressures.

teenagersyouthyoung adults

strengthening / 'strɛŋθənɪŋ /verb

to make or become stronger

Regular communication can strengthen a relationship.

reinforceenhanceimprove

despair / dɪˈspɛər /noun

A state of complete loss or absence of hope

He felt a deep sense of despair.

hopelessnessanguishgloom

widespread / ˌwaɪdˈsprɛd /adjective

occurring or found everywhere or among many people

The widespread use of mobile phones has transformed communication.

commonprevalentextensive

camaraderie / ˌkɑːməˈrɑːdəri /noun

friendship; feeling of good fellowship

The players shared a strong sense of camaraderie.

fellowshipcomradeshipfriendship

fostering / ˈfɒstərɪŋ /verb

Encouraging the development or growth of something

Fostering a sense of community.

cultivatingpromoting

akin / əˈkɪn /adjective

Similar to

These connections, akin to the bonds we share, offer emotional support.

similarrelatedanalogous

Similar titles

All English books
Cover of The Body Keeps the Score The Body Keeps the Score Bessel van der Kolk Cover of My Grandmother's Hands My Grandmother's Hands Resmaa Menakem Cover of Unwinding Anxiety Unwinding Anxiety Judson Brewer Cover of Widen the Window Widen the Window Elizabeth A. Stanley Cover of Scattered Minds Scattered Minds Gabor Maté Cover of The Psychology of Money The Psychology of Money Morgan Housel Cover of Rich Dad, Poor Dad Rich Dad, Poor Dad Robert T. Kiyosaki Cover of The Laws of Human Nature The Laws of Human Nature Robert Greene Cover of The Practice of Not Thinking The Practice of Not Thinking Ryunosuke Koike Cover of Evolve Your Brain Evolve Your Brain Joe Dispenza Cover of Ikigai Ikigai Hector Garcia Puigcerver and Francesc Miralles Cover of Flow Flow Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi