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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.

Example Sentences

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An unknown theater actor couldn’t ask for a better drum roll than a script that talks about his character nonstop but doesn’t show his face until the last five minutes.

From Los Angeles Times

“Whether I play more or not, it doesn’t really affect me much. I’m just trying to get better every day.”

From Los Angeles Times

“We really believe in public investments to make life more affordable and better,” Building a Better California spokeswoman Abby Lunardini said.

From The Wall Street Journal

He is in no better position to do so than when our athletes end up on the podium.

From The Wall Street Journal

A shot here and a shot there was the difference, as Canada kept their shape better in the big moments and confirmed their own progress.

From BBC