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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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"This new geometric point of view on the dark energy problem opens up new possibilities for better understanding the laws of nature in the cosmos."

From Science Daily

“Everybody in this freshman class is pushing each other to be better,” Reed said.

From Los Angeles Times

"Today, we return, and the Government of Hope returns to the national capital," Idris told reporters in Khartoum, promising "better services" for residents.

From Barron's

“It almost seems like the tougher it gets, the better we play,” Cristobal said.

From The Wall Street Journal

All these options would be better still — and produce a more representative result — with ranked choice voting.

From Salon