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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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“The slate proposed by the outgoing board appears better positioned to provide a balanced and stable governance framework during a period of strategic transition,” Glass Lewis says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

"Ultimately, it gives us a better chance of protecting these incredible monkeys in the wild."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Bennett says the industry must do a better job of identifying AI-generated music, noting that Deezer is the only major streaming platform to clearly label such material.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“This diversity of platforms translates to better performance and greater resilience for customers who depend on Claude for critical work.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“It’s better than all their boats, isn’t it?”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam