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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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The conditions are notably better than the alternatives.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

That ultimately will lead to better decision-making by consumers and businesses, as well as policymakers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The sooner I got used to that, the better.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Victoria’s Secret has said that the turnaround it has been working on over the past year depends on making its bras better.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

I tell myself it’s better this way, that it’s easier to just go along with what Dad wants to do.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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