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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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There is, in other words, a better way.

From Salon

They looked just like the ones from the store, only better.

From Salon

She added that chicken from Thailand and Brazil had, historically, offered better welfare than much of the chicken produced in the UK.

From BBC

The good news is Iger has left Disney in a much better position.

From Barron's

“By offering better design and quality at a lower price than luxury labels, Zara is drawing some shoppers who previously bought high-end fashion,” Third Bridge analyst Yanmei Tang wrote in a note recently.

From The Wall Street Journal