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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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Staff also want higher rates for night work, better career progression and less reliance on short-term contracts.

From BBC

“Who is better to understand the challenges and the opportunities of a city than someone who has done the job,” said Albert Bourla, co-chair of the partnership’s board and chief executive of Pfizer.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I would have preferred a better result, but this is OK.”

From The Wall Street Journal

A more recent approach has been to instruct students as well — so they could better protect themselves and their peers.

From Los Angeles Times

"Failure to deliver on this and a social media ban for under 16s would be better than the status quo."

From BBC