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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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Where AI proved more useful was in suggesting a better way of approaching the task: Instead of thinking of 10 individual words, think of 10 very different categories, and then fill in the words afterward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Having demolished John Higgins 10-1 on Saturday - inflicting the heaviest defeat in the Scot's stellar 34-year career - Trump fared little better 24 hours later.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

That something so entertaining is available for free makes it all the better.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Among developed markets, the U.S. is in a better spot.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

“I’d be better if the girl who’s supposed to play Scrabble with me at four o’clock showed up on time.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam