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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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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

Resigned to their fate, they hope the work will enable their children to go to school and learn a better trade.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Inclusions vary, but the restaurant choices were thankfully better than the options in the downtown Las Vegas all-inclusive I tried last summer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Lynn says residents have been "shouting from the rooftops" about the need for better facilities.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Like Bee was pretty sure she hadn’t had a better meal ever.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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