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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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The Ducks hadn’t been much better, though, having won just two of their last seven to give up their lead in the Pacific Division.

From Los Angeles Times

Now I'm in my 30s, I have to start looking after my body a little better.

From BBC

He added: "I'm doing much better than I would have expected. Much better than most people would have expected."

From BBC

After chemotherapy and years of follow-up tests, the experience deepened his desire to better understand patients.

From Barron's

“All the hard work the past few years, learning from my mistakes ... and just taking a better approach to this offseason — I feel like it paid off.”

From Los Angeles Times