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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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Meat prices have fallen nearly 60%, and ordinary Venezuelans are hoping for a better day-to-day life.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We are at risk of losing the trust of the people of California if we don’t hold ourselves accountable for delivering better results on public education, home building, public safety,” Mahan said.

From Los Angeles Times

Garden sees an opportunity to build Fortune Brands over the next decade both organically and through mergers and acquisitions, once better corporate governance is in place, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal

He has irritated his allies at times with constant demands for more and better equipment.

From BBC

"It's not good enough for a club of this level for me to say we were the better team."

From Barron's