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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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Treasury prints money — except with better margins and less apology.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“It is clear that the more you can do to save oil, especially diesel, especially jet fuel, the better we are off,” Dan Jørgensen, the EU’s energy commissioner, said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“Some people start down this path and realize how hard it is. Many will quit. Others keep going because they’re committed to building a better country and a better world.”

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Gonzalez’s claims against Ramirez, the DA, didn’t fare any better.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Hadn’t he been promoting the diversity of the modern Native experience through his content for the better part of a year now?

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