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bettered

ADJECTIVE
improved
Synonyms
STRONGEST
enhanced revised upgraded
STRONG
ameliorated amended augmented corrected elaborated enriched mended modernized refined reformed rehabilitated remodeled renovated reorganized repaired
WEAK
bolstered up fixed-up souped-up
Antonyms
WEAK
damaged injured worsened
ADJECTIVE
mended
Synonyms
STRONG
abated altered ameliorated changed corrected cured doctored enhanced fixed fixed-up helped improved lessened rebuilt rectified refreshed refurbished regenerated regulated rejuvenated relieved remodeled renewed renovated reorganized repaired restored revived
WEAK
patched up remedied
Antonyms
STRONG
broken damaged kept
ADJECTIVE
outdone
Synonyms
STRONG
beaten defeated
WEAK
improved upon

Example Sentences

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Yeboah bettered that in the 67th minute, taking advantage of another defensive breakdown to poke a pass from Tomás Chancalay at the left post by Marcinkowski.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Van der Poel bettered the record of seven world titles originally set by Belgian Eric De Vlaeminck, a cyclo-cross star of the 1960s and 70s.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

City's tally of 30 points from their opening 11 games has only been bettered once in the last eight WSL campaigns, with Chelsea picking up 31 points last season.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025

It would be interesting to see how the £100m that was spent on new players over the summer has, in effect, bettered the team.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

She was supposed to want to meet men, to keep her eyes open; she was supposed to see The General as an option that could be bettered.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie