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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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As he works on his second novel, he’s better prepared for airing family secrets and the publishing world.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

XPeng’s recent gross profit margin expansion also indicate an improving product mix and better cost control, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

My life is better when I don't drink.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

YouTube, websites, podcasts, work—anything I tried worked smoothly, and the speed was, frankly, better than I get at home.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

“You’re in too, right? Because no one paints better and pays attention to the tiny details better than you.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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