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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.

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Its energy resolution is roughly 10 times better than that of its predecessor, allowing astronomers to examine black hole environments in far greater detail.

From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026

His focus, he said, is simply making better products for Google and its customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

They were a shot better off than England's Tyrrell Hatton, while Spaun failed to make a single birdie as he posted a seven-over 77.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

On Bob’s podcast you said, paraphrasing, now that you have a special out you can put out more, so people get the opportunity to say I like the second special better while discussing and sharing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

“So,” I ponder, “my freedom might be different? My life might be better in another way?”

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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