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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.

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At the time, Kennedy said that HHS supported “safe, effective vaccines for every American who wants them. That’s why we’re moving beyond the limitations of mRNA and investing in better solutions.”

From Salon • May 20, 2026

He tells Newsbeat it was fans with cheaper tickets and seating further back who seemed to have the better view.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“This two-year transformation comes with difficult decisions and a disappointing short-term financial performance, but I firmly believe that, together, these actions are better positioning Ubisoft to deliver sustainable free cash flow over time,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

In laboratory studies, removing the enzyme from neurons significantly reduced amyloid plaques, one of the main biological hallmarks of Alzheimer's, and may also help the brain better resist damage linked to the disease.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

“I bought this for you. You’d better eat it quick before my starving friends arrive.”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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