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better

[bet-er] / ˈbɛt ər /


ADJECTIVE
larger
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK






Usage

What are other ways to say improve? To better is to improve conditions which, though not bad, are unsatisfying: to better an attempt, oneself (as by gaining a higher salary). Improve usually implies remedying a lack or a felt need: to improve a process, oneself (as by gaining more knowledge). The more formal verb ameliorate implies improving oppressive, unjust, or difficult conditions: to ameliorate working conditions.

Example Sentences

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She says for many of these patients, palliative care and managing their symptoms, mainly pain, would be preferable: "Their quality of life would be much better and we would avoid a hospital admission."

From BBC

"We knew with Nicki there was vision to gain and she would get better if we could make her eye round and hard again."

From BBC

The airlines carry a combined 22 million passengers annually, and the companies said the deal will allow for more agility with scheduling, improved reliability and better on-time performance.

From MarketWatch

The airlines carry a combined 22 million passengers annually, and the companies said the deal will allow for more agility with scheduling, improved reliability and better on-time performance.

From MarketWatch

This bill provides a reasonable and inexpensive way to protect judges better and to uphold the integrity of our justice system.

From The Wall Street Journal