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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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Two years ago, Dutch schools banned smartphones to reduce distractions, enhance student concentration, and encourage better academic performance.

From BBC

Because many different types of decay processes can occur, scientists study them closely to better understand how radiation causes damage and how it might be reduced.

From Science Daily

The team believes their approach could eventually be used to better assess who is at risk of losing balance.

From Science Daily

“I’m calling on my fellow candidates to work together to organize our own debates — so we can take our ideas for a better California to every corner of California. Let’s let the voters truly decide.”

From Los Angeles Times

Inside Denmark's parliament, Christiansborg, Social Democratic supporters cheered and applauded Frederiksen, as she told the crowd, "I'm sorry that we did not get more votes. I had also hoped for a better result."

From BBC