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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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"Things are getting worse and worse before hopefully they will get better."

From BBC

Experts say that China, which maintains large oil reserves, is better equipped than many other nations to deal with the impact of the war.

From Barron's

The reform push is also about giving better access to money for businesses.

From Barron's

He tracked changes in the microbial populations using advanced DNA analysis and metabolite profiling to better understand how fermentation unfolds.

From Science Daily

At its finest, well, the Americans better hope not.

From Los Angeles Times