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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 Administration could better defend these new ships if it were putting up the money required to expand U.S. naval power.

From The Wall Street Journal

Academics whisper in Mr. Powell’s ear that maybe 3% would be better for the economy anyway, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joined that chorus in an interview this week.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lin said that formally recognizing Category '6' storms could help governments and communities better prepare for future impacts, especially in regions where these extreme systems are becoming more common.

From Science Daily

"It will always get worse. It will never get better," Suzanne says.

From BBC

People, for want of a better phrase, bought into John, they really did.

From BBC