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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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When I say “budget better,” I don’t mean becoming stricter or joyless about food.

From Salon

On the pitch, things couldn't be better for the 29-year-old, having won the World Cup and Six Nations over the past 12 months, and being nominated for world rugby player of the year.

From BBC

Using the MLS tends to increase a home’s exposure and the pool of potential buyers, which can lead to faster sales and better offers.

From MarketWatch

Paul, naturally, tried to spin the fight as David versus Goliath, a contrast which would probably work better if he did not post videos of himself aboard his own jet, but whatever.

From The Wall Street Journal

If there were better opportunities, he would take them.

From The Wall Street Journal