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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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A shot here and a shot there was the difference, as Canada kept their shape better in the big moments and confirmed their own progress.

From BBC

Asked what message he had for Europe, Wright said: "We just need to be serious and sober about energy. Energy makes people's lives better."

From Barron's

Now, the outlook for lithium looks better, and Wall Street sees more gains ahead.

From Barron's

“There is no better entry point I can imagine. I’m incredibly confident in this team, this platform, and our future.”

From Barron's

It just goes to show that investors looking to buy IPOs are usually better off waiting for the dust to settle.

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