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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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A Bank of America Institute survey released last month External link found that small-business owners were cautiously optimistic, expecting better business health and higher sales this year.

From Barron's

After tariffs landed early last year, Conroy said business didn’t get better for Ross until later in the year, culminating with a strong holiday season.

From MarketWatch

A group of Rob Reiner’s closest friends released a statement remembering him as a ‘passionate, brave citizen’ who worked to make the world a better place.

From Los Angeles Times

In a blog post Tuesday, Flock took “full responsibility” for the data disclosures and said it had adopted additional safeguards, including better tracking of sharing requests.

From Los Angeles Times

“Unfortunately the overall situation is not much better today. You still see most energy used in Europe is imported.”

From The Wall Street Journal