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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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His reasoning is that money will grow faster and yield a better return in the house than in the condo.

From MarketWatch

Like most good things, it gets better once it’s had time to settle.

From Salon

Basically, what these adjustments try to tell us is whether overall U.S. employment was better or worse in January than usual.

From MarketWatch

They were then asked to submit a one-page reflection about why some cities might be faring better than others in those areas.

From The Wall Street Journal

One other consideration: This is one of the few shows that engages viewers in a way that makes them want to be a better version of themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal