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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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To better understand the true risks, researchers analyzed data from 23 major randomized studies conducted by the Cholesterol Treatment Trialists' Collaboration.

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Even so, the results do not prove that dreaming directly causes better solutions.

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Doncic, confirming he is likely to play after a minor injury, diplomatically predicted, "it's going to be better than in recent years."

From Barron's

"I was hoping so but tomorrow doesn't look any better," Bhatia said.

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He has cut back on snacks when grocery shopping, to save up for better quality meats.

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