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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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The more opposition he faced, the harder and better he fought.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The economy is doing better than we feared 12 months ago,” Routledge said, adding that the effect on the financial system from U.S. tariffs has been relatively modest.

From The Wall Street Journal

That trend has pushed firms to consolidate to better compete.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Every day when I wake up I think about how I can be better at snowboarding and what I can do to make myself better. So I really haven’t thought about that at all.”

From Los Angeles Times

Martyn's Law, named in memory of victim Martyn Hett, 29, has since been brought in to better protect public place from terror attacks - stipulating a range of extra safety measures large venues must undertake.

From BBC