get well soon

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/ˌɡɛt wɛl ˈsun/
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A kind wish for someone who is ill or recovering.
Practice using get well soon in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • "Get well soon," he said before leaving the hospital.
  • I sent her flowers and a get well soon message.
  • Her friends called to say get well soon.
  • Get well soon, Ben. We miss you at school.
  • The class signed a card that said get well soon.

Similar words

feel better soon
wishing you a speedy recovery

Meanings

Wish for recovery

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Said or written to someone who is ill or injured to wish them a quick recovery.

Examples

  • Get well soon, Ben. We miss you at school.
  • The class signed a card that said get well soon.
  • I sent her flowers and a get well soon message.
  • "Get well soon," he said before leaving the hospital.
  • Her friends called to say get well soon.

Similar words

feel better soon
wishing you a speedy recovery

Etymology

The expression combines get well, meaning recover from illness, with soon, meaning in a short time.

FAQ

What does get well soon mean?

get well soon is a wish for a quick recovery.

When is get well soon used?

Said or written to someone who is ill or injured to wish them a quick recovery.

How do people reply to get well soon?

Thank you is a natural reply.

Is get well soon formal?

It is kind and suitable for family, friends, and colleagues.

Can get well soon be written in a card?

Yes. It is often written in a card or message sent to someone who is ill.

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