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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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"People with autism can struggle with this sort of processing. Having this information could help us better identify effective treatments," Knapen explains.

From Science Daily

That was better than expected, and marked the strongest growth in two years.

From BBC

Empowered local management, Hu said, is often better positioned to make fast decisions in a market where consumer preferences can shift quickly.

From MarketWatch

It is to understand that the world as it is can and should be better.

From Los Angeles Times

I’m not saying that I am angry that others are doing better than me.

From MarketWatch