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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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They broke down the debate into categories: Who’s better at academics?

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Meena Ali, consultant urogynaecologist at Cardiff and Vale health board, said staff were more aware and better trained to identify issues.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The company is also making progress on several new aims, including open distribution and advertising, which it expects to drive better outcomes for fans and boost revenue in the future, Baker said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

“They don’t have any personalization data or any shopping history. And so we do want to see that get better with third-party horizontal agents.”

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

I knew it would be, hands down, better than anything Jonah would give him.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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