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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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Measuring waist size may therefore provide a better way to identify people at higher risk than relying on BMI alone.

From Science Daily

“By bringing these two outstanding companies together, Nexstar will be a stronger, more dynamic enterprise — better positioned to deliver exceptional journalism and local programming with enhanced assets, capabilities and talent.”

From Los Angeles Times

In better times, these fruits are usually eaten as snacks by young boys as they roam in the wild grazing their goats and sheep.

From BBC

A long-standing critic said "it is better to cringe and do a U-turn than do the wrong thing".

From BBC

They asked which would be "better for Britain":

From BBC