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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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A better aim might be forming young adults for the work, responsibility and independence that accompany adult life.

From The Wall Street Journal

He likes nothing better than to see which team is winning and put himself and the U.S. on its side.

From The Wall Street Journal

These alliances are better for U.S. interests than grabbing a new territory—and its domestic politics—against the will of the locals.

From The Wall Street Journal

This split of categories is meant to better recognize music in the digital age.

From Los Angeles Times

"Then, of course, we have known each other for six months, so we are getting closer and closer and know each other better and better."

From Barron's