Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for better. Search instead for betonter.
Definitions

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Johnson isn’t the only athlete wondering why the people who spent nearly six centuries building the Duomo couldn’t figure out a better way to attach a medal to a ribbon.

From The Wall Street Journal

“All disease begins before symptoms, and most diseases are better treated before people walk into your office with clear impairment,” Sperling says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some traders are simply hunting for better deals than the richly priced shares offered at home.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This time, the equity market is actually up, and the broadening is occurring due to better earnings outlooks of broad equities, which feels much more sustainable than the prior two,” writes McCourt.

From Barron's

Last year was decent for wages, but even better for profits.

From The Wall Street Journal