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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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“The more people who are brought into a sense of kinship with the river, the better,” she said.

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Magalon and Santiago link lower budgets to more artistic freedom, which begets better films.

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“And they’re always making the team better. It’s kind of like, right now, it feels like you have to win. It’s not like, ‘OK, let’s try to win.

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Since launching her campaign, Raman has also joined a chorus of Angelenos criticizing Bass’ handling of the catastrophic Palisades fire, saying the city must be better prepared for major emergencies.

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As behavior challenges persist, educators say programs could better prepare new teachers.

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