better
/ˈbɛtər/
adjective
- Of a higher quality or more desirable than something else.
- This restaurant has better food than the one we went to last week.
- The weather is much better today than it was yesterday.
- She is a better student now that she studies every day.
- Partially or fully recovered from an illness or injury.
- The doctor said the patient is getting better and can go home soon.
- I was sick yesterday, but I feel much better today.
- After a week of rest, my ankle is finally better.
noun
- Something that is more excellent or more desirable.
- We expected better from such a famous artist.
- If you want the better, you have to pay more.
- The team hoped for a better in the second half of the game.
- A person who is superior in rank, ability, or status (usually plural).
- In the old days, servants were expected to obey their betters.
- Always show respect to your elders and betters.
- He learned from his betters how to run the business.
verb
- To improve or make something better.
- The new policy aims to better the lives of citizens.
- He worked hard to better his position in the company.
- She took classes to better her skills at work.
Antonyms
adverb
- In a more excellent or effective way.
- You can do better if you practice more.
- This machine works better after the repair.
- She speaks French better than I do.
- To a greater degree; more.
- You should know better than to touch a hot stove.
- I like this song better than the last one.
- He knows the city better than anyone else.