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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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If Lily, Mopple and the rest can set their part of the world right, there’s no reason we can’t find our way to better pastures, too.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

"Whatever jersey Scott wore, he just made it better," said McGeechan.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The analysts noted that the company is also better able to handle the effects of higher gas prices than it was in the past.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

The Transportation Department started a campaign last fall to encourage better behavior on airplanes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

“Fine. But this better not become a habit.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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