Search from various English teachers...
Kevin
Can I use 'better' instead of 'refreshed' in the following sentence?
Can I also use 'recharged'?
"I was tired after the long flight, but I felt refreshed after sleeping at the hotel."
Thank you!
Jul 1, 2024 12:57 AM
Answers · 5
2
Yes, you could use any of these. We would understand better to mean something like refreshed. Recharged would be unusual but it would make perfect sense.
You could also use words such as 'revitalised', 'reinvigorated' or anything with a similar meaning.
July 1, 2024
1
‘Recharge’ has a similar idea, but we wouldn’t typically ‘feel’ recharged.
‘Refresh’ is more common as a verb, or with ‘to be’
I need to recharge.
Take this week off. Recharge your batteries.
After the long weekend, I’m recharged.
It’s a slightly different idea than ‘refresh’ since it references a capacity to do more work. Being ‘refreshed’ is a return to a purer and better state.
July 1, 2024
Still haven’t found your answers?
Write down your questions and let the native speakers help you!
Kevin
Language Skills
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Indonesian, Japanese, Malay
Learning Language
Chinese (Mandarin)
Articles You May Also Like

Same Word, Different Meaning: American, British, and South African English
10 likes · 7 Comments

How to Sound Confident in English (Even When You’re Nervous)
12 likes · 9 Comments

Marketing Vocabulary and Phrases for Business English Learners
8 likes · 2 Comments
More articles