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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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The study found a strong connection between higher AQ scores, better cardiovascular fitness, and improved health outcomes:

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

They argue consumers are just running in place; higher inflation means their standard of living isn’t getting any better.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

“It’s about moving better for the next 20 to 30 years. Knee issues? Hip issues? Posture? Nine out of 10 times, the glutes are weak.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

After reading Bill Plaschke’s article about LeBron James — which closes with the line “Anywhere but here” — I have a better idea.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

“You shouldn’t feel that way, Lexie. You’re overreacting again. We’d get along a lot better if you’d just learn to chill out.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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