better · adj
have seen better days
C2 to look old or be in bad condition because of a lot of use
Dictionary examples:
This jacket has seen better days. (7.3)
better (HIGHER STANDARD)
A1 (comparative of good) of a higher quality, more effective, or more enjoyable than something or someone else
Dictionary examples:
Pizza is better than any vegetable. (0.0)
Cake for breakfast is better than eggs. (0.0)
Sleeping is better than any meeting. (0.0)
Sleeping is better than any meeting. (0.0)
Hugs are better than handshakes. (0.0)
Pizza is better than homework for dinner. (0.0)
She found a better job. (6.3)
She is a lot better at tennis than I am. (11.6)
The situation is getting better all the time. (13.3)
If you cook it this way it's much better. (13.9)
The movie was better than I expected. (14.8)
He stood near the front to get a better view. (19.0)
The longer you keep this wine, the better it tastes. (19.1)
The bed was hard, but it was better than nothing. (27.2)
Relations between the two countries have never been better. (46.1)
better (HEALTHY)
A1 healthy, or less ill than before
Dictionary examples:
Laughed all day. Feel much better! (0.0)
Ate vegetables. Now I'm better, Mom! (0.0)
Sang in shower. Now feel better! (0.0)
Do you feel better now? (9.3)
I hope you get better soon. (12.0)
Is your stomach ache better? (41.8)