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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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Although Bendable’s analysis didn’t explicitly consider market value, bigger companies tended to do better.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

YouTube, websites, podcasts, work—anything I tried worked smoothly, and the speed was, frankly, better than I get at home.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

And it could have been even better with a podium but a penalty for speeding in the pit lane is unnecessary and cost him.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

West Ham was relegated from the Premier League to the EFL Championship in late May, so the World Cup will be crucial as Álvarez seeks better club opportunities in Europe.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

“I don’t know. I’m better now that at least you’re speaking to me again.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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