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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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Young people criticize America because they know it can do better.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

For many in the community, though, the report feels like another instance of the county, again, failing to hear their concerns or learn how to better alert residents in future disasters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

For GE Aerospace, AI can make a good business better.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Lu also said fast-fashion’s advantages came down to an uneven playing field and insufficient action from policymakers to encourage better behavior.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Berlin followed her group, wondering if that was somehow the lesson and she’d have been better off faking a sore throat to video-chat with the impossible boy.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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