Definitions

improvement

[im-proov-muhnt] / ɪmˈpruv mənt /

NOUN

bettering; something bettered

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advance advancement change development enhancement gain growth increase progress recovery renovation revision rise upgrade

STRONG

amelioration amendment augmentation betterment civilization correction cultivation elevation enrichment furtherance meliorism preferment progression promotion rally reclamation rectification reformation regeneration upbeat

WEAK

upswing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decline decrease deterioration diminishment failure halt loss retreat retrogression stagnation stop stoppage

STRONG

demotion worsening

WEAK

damage diminishing harm hurt injury weakening

Example Sentences

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The company said it doesn’t expect any improvement in consumer confidence, adding that trading is heavily weighted toward the final quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

While a World Cup-related wholesale boost looks feasible to RBC, an improvement in Nike’s direct-to-consumer business isn’t as likely.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

That improvement is set to continue into Sunday, with a high temperature of 26C and a lower chance of rain, although cloud cover is still predicted until the afternoon.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Participants who received only low-dose ibuprofen also showed greater improvement than placebo participants on measures of attention.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Maybe the new Petey wasn’t the improvement they’d hoped for.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles

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