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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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Bernstein analyst Chad Dillard wrote that Eaton is now a better business after the combination.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“I used to watch the World Cup with family and friends, but it really is better when you’re with a bunch of strangers who you met for the first time,” Kim said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

But starting against a gritty, grinding opponent with a long history of making better teams look bad will provide a useful test.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

He might be 74, but he is an intelligent mood-setter with a big football brain and a fantastic capacity to connect with footballers and make them feel better and play better.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

I know better than to say no to watching Zara’s favorite show.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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