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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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"Temperature fluctuations might promote better adaptation to both cold and warm seasons," Petak explains.

From Science Daily

Emma said the risks were rarely discussed, with sunbed use regarded as "quite normal", saying it often made her "feel better about myself".

From BBC

On Tuesday, the BLS defended its approach in a Q&A document published to its website, arguing that the agency had no better way to handle a challenging patchwork of missing data.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I truly believe whenever I do return, I’ll be a much better leader now that I’m a mom.”

From Los Angeles Times

And while stocks have the obvious risk of volatility, no institution — none — is better able to ride out any market turmoil than the U.S. government.

From MarketWatch