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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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Much to their surprise however, it was even better than they’d imagined.

From MarketWatch

That was better than expectations by economists polled by The Wall Street Journal that it would edge up to 50.0.

From The Wall Street Journal

Stefan Merriweather, the chain’s creative director, said the layout creates more space, light and flexibility—and bathroom odors are better ventilated.

From The Wall Street Journal

By studying systems like VV 340a, astronomers hope to better understand how black holes regulate the growth and evolution of galaxies across the universe.

From Science Daily

To better understand the problem, the research team analyzed complete genome sequences from 42 E. coli strains collected from infected diabetic foot ulcers.

From Science Daily