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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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Early reviews suggest Geely cars could be a hit with American consumers as the quality and special features are on par with electric vehicles available in the U.S., if not better.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The only defending World Series champion to get off to a better 10-game start in the last 100 years: last year’s Dodgers, at 9-1.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Had she known the challenges ahead, she might have been better off choosing rock-climbing gear, or maybe a hazmat suit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

"They can just take that model and build on top of it and make it better."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

I tell myself it’s better this way, that it’s easier to just go along with what Dad wants to do.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam