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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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Paramount has argued that its $77.9 billion proposal to acquire all of Warner is a better deal for shareholders and more likely to pass regulatory muster.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Our goal is to accelerate the impact we can have as an independent company focused exclusively on helping insulin-dependent people with diabetes experience more predictable control, greater freedom, and better days while achieving strong outcomes.”

From The Wall Street Journal

VW told dealers that the move would help better prepare for the transition to model year 2027 vehicles, including the expected return of the Buzz.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ishihara says the Singapore company was better equipped to finance the projects.

From Barron's

Change starts internally, with each of us accepting that the only way things will get better is if we tackle challenges in our own backyards.

From The Wall Street Journal