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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.

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If a family relocates, say, for a better job, they can carry their assistance with them within a given region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Bolé Ethiopian Cuisine St. Paul – Ethiopian food is always fantastic, but it’s even better when shared with friends.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Seafarers' unions have also expressed concern over safety in volatile regions and called for better protection.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“There will be games for us where we do better than we expected. There will be lots of games where we do worse than we expected. That’s the nature of it.”

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Maybe she could get a Pepsi, or better yet, some iced tea.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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