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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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And today, it didn't turn as much and was a better wicket to play on.

From BBC

Damodran’s study, and others like it, reach the same conclusion: Stocks have proven to be better long-term investments.

From MarketWatch

After low-scoring affairs in the first two matches of the series, the pitch in Colombo proved much better for batting but did slow up and offer more turn as the chase went on.

From BBC

Alvarado said investors who are less experienced in foreign bonds may find it better to look at funds that are hedged.

From Barron's

It’s time for new products, workflows, and business models better suited to today’s housing transaction.

From Barron's