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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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"At the moment we survived six months, so let's see, there's another five and a half to go, so hopefully things will get better," he said.

From BBC

"The next step would be radar analyses to better understand the depth and patchiness of the ice," Luzzi said.

From Science Daily

These measurements were compared with detailed models of β-decay and achieved accuracy better than one percent.

From Science Daily

The supremely gifted 22-year-old has sometimes left Guardiola frustrated after over-elaborating when a simple pass would be the better option, but he showcased his dazzling skill to great effect at the City Ground.

From Barron's

According to Zhao, his company’s approach also provides better feedback on how much force is needed for tasks like folding socks.

From MarketWatch