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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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The 34-year-old says she wishes more people were better educated on women's health conditions, "especially the impact that it has on both our physical and mental health".

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The choices were better than I expected and you could order off the regular menu.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

That she looked so at ease on debut in Chester-le-Street, while able to admit she could have bowled better, was a major boost to Edwards, who has long talked up the spinner's talents.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Its stock has weathered the tough time for housing better than others in the industry.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

He’s admitted that had he taken his classes as seriously as lunchtime foosball, his grades might’ve been a lot better.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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