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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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I’m also wondering whether I should try to grow the food-truck business for better income, or potentially sell the business later.

From MarketWatch

He said he had "shouted and pushed people, acting in ways that are unacceptable" and shared that he had gone to therapy and found better ways to manage his anger.

From BBC

"I have worked to be a better leader and Noma has taken big steps to transform the culture over many years. I recognize these changes do not repair the past," Redzepi said.

From Barron's

Fortunately, dividend stocks may be poised to ride out better than the overall market.

From Barron's

Salesforce’s plan to pour up to $50 billion into stock buybacks was already controversial as analysts assessed whether that money would be better spent elsewhere.

From MarketWatch