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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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Early reviews suggest Geely cars could be a hit with American consumers as the quality and special features are on par with electric vehicles available in the U.S., if not better.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

In fact, he’s been saying it explicitly for the better part of 40 years: “We should take the oil.”

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Slaughter told his party's launch in Port Talbot on Tuesday that the manifesto sets out how the party will "turn people's lives around and make a better, fairer future for everyone".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

To do that the U.S. would have to be better than at least four teams on a list that includes England, France, Spain, Argentina, Germany, Morocco, Brazil and the Netherlands.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

With my eyes on income-and-outlay, the shop was doing better and soon we were able to hire a saleslady to preside over the front room while Father and I worked in back.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom