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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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For these listeners, "I can understand that, in this situation, it would be better for the Americans to take hold of that strategic place", the former Danish representative on the island told AFP.

From Barron's

TPUs specialize in matrix math for deep learning, and in the right circumstances can provide a much better cost structure than Nvidia’s graphics processing units.

From Barron's

The more that we can reduce the number of switches we have to make, the better off we are.

From Los Angeles Times

“I know what’s working and I know what can work better.”

From Los Angeles Times

"While the broader campaign for better funding and working conditions continues, this offer represents the best achievable outcome on pay for this year."

From BBC