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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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She also admitted the government "need to do better" in how data is gathered from pupils.

From BBC

“Consumers are no better off than they were at this point last year,” said Carmen Balber, executive director of consumer group Consumer Watchdog.

From The Wall Street Journal

For the next task they could hardly have had better preparation.

From BBC

Luke Sibieta, from the Institute for Fiscal Studies, said the situation is "worst of all worlds" with rising numbers of EHCPs and increasing costs but no better quality for children.

From BBC

"That means American films frequently rule the roost," noted Variety Magazine, making the ceremony a better predictor for the Oscars, but reducing chances for local productions to shine outside the outstanding British film category.

From Barron's