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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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“Our defense has been better. ... Just kind of going down the line, guys are starring in the roles that this team needs for us to be successful.”

From Los Angeles Times

It could also help scientists better understand dark matter and dark energy.

From Science Daily

These findings laid the groundwork for the phase 1 clinical trial, which aimed to determine a safe starting dose and better understand how the therapy works in patients.

From Science Daily

The need to better protect residents against highly-variable weather and to reduce energy costs can lead to more home insulation.

From BBC

Some of the suggested reasons for this are poor investment from the UK government and pension funds; the perceived weakness of the London Stock Exchange; and better tax breaks elsewhere.

From BBC