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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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“This project is about creating a new school and restructuring our processes, finding a better way forward.”

From Los Angeles Times

But AI stocks weren’t faring much better Wednesday.

From Barron's

If I played a small part in helping you make better financial decisions, I’m grateful.

From Barron's

Only energy and materials stocks have done better.

From Barron's

“And this has worked its way out into the economy in the form of stabilized borrowing costs for consumers and businesses this year, and a better environment for borrowing.”

From MarketWatch