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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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“When I moved to the United States in 2001, I didn’t move for the classic American dream of looking for a better life financially,” said Iriarte.

From Los Angeles Times

“There’s been some things that we need to be better at in critical moments,” McVay said.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, it’s expected to be better than the 0.6% decline logged in the first quarter due to a surge of imports that businesses implemented ahead of higher tariffs.

From Barron's

Still, it’s expected to be better than the 0.6% decline logged in the first quarter due to a surge of imports that businesses implemented ahead of higher tariffs.

From Barron's

The better off are still spending plenty of money, while middle- and lower-income families are struggling to keep up.

From MarketWatch