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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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“I’m convinced 80% of people are just ordering it out of muscle memory at this point and have no idea how much better Coke Zero is.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

That she looked so at ease on debut in Chester-le-Street, while able to admit she could have bowled better, was a major boost to Edwards, who has long talked up the spinner's talents.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“They’re always shocked when we’re better than they think,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The chip maker will have to do even better to get the stock—and perhaps the rest of the market—moving higher once again.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

It must be a joke, and nothing could please Father better than a scriptural joke.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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