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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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"England are in a better place going into this World Cup with regards to Harry Kane than when they went into Euro 2024," says Sutton.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

"These actions are focused on improving transparency, supporting better clinical decision making, and delivering the highest standards of patient care."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Bank of America and JPMorgan shares look like better bets than Goldman and Morgan Stanley at current prices.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

A repeal would have been better, but this will at least delay the damage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

She’s doing so much better, in fact, that Dr. Johansen allows members of the public—Joey’s friends, mostly—to attend her commencement.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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