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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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Lawrence, an organometallic chemist, says "chemists are here to solve problems and to try to make your world better."

From Science Daily

In terms of speed, both providers are competitive, though Surfshark shows slightly better consistency across global regions.

From Salon

Berkshire would have done better in nearly any other major energy stock since then.

From Barron's

In center field, Dodgers fans were greeted by oversize replicas of those trophies, the better for taking a selfie.

From Los Angeles Times

Five years ago, the singer - better known as Raye - made a bid for freedom, cutting ties with record label who'd forced her to make generic dance tracks she dismissed as "really boring".

From BBC