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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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No college basketball fan weeps for the Blue Devils’ bad luck, but Duke knows better than most that a great regular season doesn’t guarantee a championship.

From The Wall Street Journal

To better understand what happened on Mars, the team compared observations from the Curiosity rover with similar rock formations found in the deserts of the United Arab Emirates that formed under comparable conditions on Earth.

From Science Daily

FRBs are among the most puzzling phenomena in astronomy, but locating where they come from with precision could mark the start of a new phase in research, allowing scientists to better understand their cosmic origins.

From Science Daily

Without stronger evidence and better regulation, routine or unsupervised use could expose children to unnecessary risks while drawing attention away from proven non pharmacological strategies that support healthy sleep.

From Science Daily

“There’s never been any literature that said, hey, women who follow cycle syncing have better strength outcomes or have more energy,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times