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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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Danny wished he could open the glass to have a better look, but he was afraid of setting off any alarms.

From Literature

If I’m in the orchard, the older apple trees will tell me, “You’d better get a move on, Ida B” or “Go on now and see what your daddy wants.”

From Literature

With “41 Shots” Springsteen is telling a particular and very American story, and by following it with “Promised Land,” he is reasserting his hopes and dreams and intentions for a better world.

From Salon

Baroness Cass' review called for better research into the characteristics of children seeking treatment and to look at outcomes for every young person.

From BBC

“While recognizing the challenges from record memory price hikes and shortages, Apple is so far managing better than competition,” Newman said.

From MarketWatch