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Collocation

feel better

verb + comparative adjective linking verb + comparative adjective

to have an improved physical or emotional condition; to be less ill, sad, or worried

feel better: to have an improved physical or emotional condition; to be less ill, sad, or worried

Definition

'feel better' is a common English collocation. to have an improved physical or emotional condition; to be less ill, sad, or worried

feel + better

“I stayed home today, but I already feel better than I did yesterday.”

Examples

  • I feel better after a good night’s sleep.
  • She felt better once she apologized.
  • Do you feel better now that you have eaten something?
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  • He says he feels better today, but he will still take it easy.
  • You will feel better if you drink more water.
  • After the medicine kicked in, I started to feel better within an hour.
  • They felt better about the plan after talking through the risks.
  • Even a short walk can make you feel better when you are stressed.
  • By the time the meeting ended, I finally felt better about my decision to speak up.