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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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"Maybe we can better understand what's going on in the stratospheres of other planets in our solar system or exoplanets," says Cohen.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

"It helps clear your mind and get in a better headspace when it comes to life in general," he explained.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Recent monthly returns are better than what many fund managers report over the course of an entire year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

They broke down the debate into categories: Who’s better at academics?

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

“Not feeling any better, my girl?” he said.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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