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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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As space agencies prepare for future Moon exploration, scientists are working to better understand these unpredictable solar events.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Union leaders said the open-ended strike would not end until demands are met for better wages, lower healthcare costs and opening talks with UC over how the university can help alleviate ballooning housing costs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Meena Ali, consultant urogynaecologist at Cardiff and Vale health board, said staff were more aware and better trained to identify issues.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Now, Chirikov says, an A grade might mean that a student has access to a more advanced technology model, or is better at using it—rather than measuring the underlying skill.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Clare knew, better than anyone, where that was: one of the four realms of the Afterlife.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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