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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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Shah, better known as Balen, was sworn in a day after he released his first public statement since winning the March 5 elections, via a rap song posted on social media.

From Barron's

It understands that Gemini’s better for this, ChatGPT’s better for this, Anthropic’s better for this.

From Barron's

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