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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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Despite it being a logical deduction, it wasn’t a guarantee that banning phones would lead to better learning environments, said the paper’s co-author David Figlio, an economics professor at the University of Rochester.

From The Wall Street Journal

Remembering better times had changed its behavior to resemble that of a healthy mouse.

From Los Angeles Times

We can lead with empathy, and collectively decide with clarity what is attainable, what is necessary and how best to pursue our better selves.

From Los Angeles Times

Jamie Smith – 4 – An improved game with the gloves that could have been even better if he did not stand so deep.

From BBC

King and eight other women, now known as the 'Original Nine', demanded better.

From BBC