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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.

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Firefighters were able to get a better handle on the situation after two overnight reconnaissance missions into the 15-acre manufacturing complex on the 12000 block of Western Avenue in Garden Grove.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

His team is now looking at better ways to process the fruit and extract the pulp, so it can be more widely used in processed foods like ice cream and milkshakes.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

It says that while it still has concerns about the company’s resource downgrades at the Honeymoon uranium project and its new feasibility study on the project, those have been better priced into shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

"It will get worse before it gets better," he said.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Happy memories of better, easier times with Dad come at me in pieces, but the last thing he said to me erases it all.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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