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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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As for his early impressions of his new team, Wardy said, “We’re good. I’m excited. Practices are competitive, which I really like because it helps us getting better.”

From Los Angeles Times

"I went in for an operation which was supposed to give me better mobility and ensure I was able to maintain my independence, but it ended up taking almost everything from me," she said.

From BBC

For this reason, a professional trustee, executor or POA may be a better choice than a family member.

From MarketWatch

Canada, Australia and elsewhere were also showing better balance, and that overall improvement may be driving dollar weakness, as global investors look to repatriate their U.S. dollars elsewhere.

From MarketWatch

The lender’s A$170 million charge for bad and doubtful debts is a better result than Strong’s forecast of A$249 million.

From The Wall Street Journal