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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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“I pray to God every day that things will change for the better,” said Joel José León Santo, 53, who on a recent morning was preparing his fishing boat with three colleagues.

From Los Angeles Times

How on earth can he pitch any better?

From Los Angeles Times

"She will live out the rest of her life down there at Dalscone, probably being better looked after than I will be," he said.

From BBC

There is plenty to focus on and be excited about, and that Murrayfield pain will make England a better team.

From BBC

The TUC wants improved access to flexible working and better access to childcare in order to help close the gap.

From BBC