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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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He felt that a return before opening day was a bit ambitious, and that it would be better to err on the side of caution.

From Los Angeles Times

"We will show up but we think it would be better to have it in public," Hillary Clinton told the BBC.

From BBC

Squire says exposing his vulnerabilities to the light was the first step to getting better and continuing to do a job he is proud of.

From BBC

European markets have held up slightly better than their U.S. counterparts in recent weeks but the nerves still seem to be creeping in.

From Barron's

Corporations can craft their own access rules that are better suited to their specific needs.

From The Wall Street Journal