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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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“It’s only through leadership and hope that things can get better.”

From Los Angeles Times

At Bell Labs, an innovation was something that made an existing service or good either cheaper or better, or both cheaper and better.

From The Wall Street Journal

The auto startups—typically makers of EVs—argue that they can offer a better experience by selling directly to consumers, much as Apple sells iPhones through its own stores and online.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Extending our survey season and location means a better range of data, which will provide further insights into the plight of our insects."

From BBC

“We need to build on the robustness of what is one of the better systems in the region,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal