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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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European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic called Monday for "serious" reform of the organisation, insisting that "the level playing field, overcapacity and market policies must be better tackled than in the past".

From Barron's

“Our view is that memory undersupply will get worse in 2027, not better, and that earnings power will continue to push higher,” says Cantor Fitzgerald analyst C.J Muse.

From Barron's

Skinner's counter to the idea his side may have been better advised to drop slightly deeper to prevent Harder making those runs was sound.

From BBC

A spokesperson for UK Finance said financial services were working to better support neurodivergent customers through tailored services and more accessible communication.

From BBC

It is now better signposted too, with the letters "aw" inscribed on each way-marker as a nod to the man who thought of it first.

From BBC