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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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The discovery provides researchers with an important new clue about the hidden magnetic architecture of the Milky Way and could help scientists better understand how galaxies evolve over time.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

“Like, do we get the staff healthcare first, or do we do a new show first? So we got the staff healthcare. Or do we give the stage better lighting.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Lynn says residents have been "shouting from the rooftops" about the need for better facilities.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

But she has a particular focus on wealthy consumers “who would be able to deal with high oil prices in a much better way” than those of more modest means.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

For I regret to inform you that the story does get worse before it gets better.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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