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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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"We're talking about it,"Trump said, referring to conversations with AI leaders "where the American people can benefit from the success of AI, the American people will like it better".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

If Fujimori wins, experts say she may fare slightly better.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“For yolo hedge funds and degen day traders, perps are just a better mousetrap,” Nadig told MarketWatch in an email.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Economists shouldn’t despair, but call for humility and a better understanding of history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

There were the usual soda choices, including Pepsi, but even better, there was yaupon holly tea.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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