English dictionary

better

/'b/E/t/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

(comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

adj.all

Examples
You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din.

A better coat.

A better type of car.

A suit with a better fit.

A better chance of success.

Produced a better mousetrap.

Antonyms worse

Source: WordNet 3.0
(comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness

adj.all

Examples
Her health is better now.

I feel better.

Antonyms worse worsened

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Having good qualities in a greater degree than another; as, a better man; a better physician; a better house; a better air.

adjective

Source: webster1913

something superior in quality or condition or effect

noun.attribute

Examples
A change for the better.

Source: WordNet 3.0
someone who bets

noun.person

Synonyms bettor punter wagerer

Source: WordNet 3.0
a superior person having claim to precedence

noun.person

Examples
The common man has been kept in his place by his betters.

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the superior one of two alternatives

noun.attribute

Examples
Chose the better of the two.

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Advantage, superiority, or victory; -- usually with of; as, to get the better of an enemy.

noun

Source: webster1913
One who bets or lays a wager.

noun

Source: webster1913

comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc.

adv.all

Examples
She had never sung better.

A deed better left undone.

Better suited to the job.

Source: WordNet 3.0
from a position of superiority or authority

adv.all

Examples
I know better.

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In a superior or more excellent manner; with more skill and wisdom, courage, virtue, advantage, or success; as, Henry writes better than John; veterans fight better than recruits.

adverb

Source: webster1913

surpass in excellence

verb.competition

Examples
She bettered her own record.

Synonyms break

Source: WordNet 3.0
to make better

verb.change

Synonyms ameliorate amend improve meliorate

Antonyms aggravate exacerbate exasperate worsen

Source: WordNet 3.0
get better

verb.change

Synonyms ameliorate improve meliorate

Antonyms decline worsen

Source: WordNet 3.0
To improve or ameliorate; to increase the good qualities of.

verb

Source: webster1913
To become better; to improve.

verb

Source: webster1913