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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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"The evolution of football clubs is that, unfortunately, your best players move on to better clubs that are competing in the Champions League and European football," said former England captain Steph Houghton.

From BBC

The reality is they will actually never have a better chance of ending a Premier League title drought stretching back to 'The Invincibles' of 2004.

From BBC

I graduated high school with a decent proficiency in French — better at understanding and reading than speaking — and, soon after, dropped language altogether when it didn’t fit into my collegiate career.

From Salon

“The more stuff you put in it, the better.”

From Salon

Michigan residents benefit from better dairy products, while farmers gain tools to maximize production and manage costs.

From Science Daily