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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

Allen bettered Chris Gayle's 47-ball century against England in 2016 by 14 deliveries, with his knock also the joint third-fastest century in men's T20 internationals.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Since signing for City, Semenyo has scored four league goals and provided one assist, a goal contributions record which is bettered only by Chelsea pair Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro, who have six apiece.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 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

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