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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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Their response: What better way to understand a culture than by seeing what locals buy in bulk?

From The Wall Street Journal

"I feel like I'm leaving in better spirits."

From BBC

Plaid Cymru MS Lindsay Whittle has called for better access to Xonvea, an anti-sickness medication which is not routinely available in Wales.

From BBC

As part of its new report, Cancer Research UK has set out steps on how Northern Ireland's health and social care system can act to better protect patients.

From BBC

Tonight it almost felt like he was on the shoulder of his defender all the time, sniffing for chances, and he got two great opportunities where he should have done better.

From BBC