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1. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBETTER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A1. comparative of good : of a higher standard, or more suitable, pleasing, or effective than other things or people: He stood near the front to get a better view. Relations between the two countries have never been better. It's much better to have a small, cosy room than a big, cold one.

2. better.sgBetter.sg - Singapore's largest tech for good charity

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   We are Singapore's largest community of technology enthusiasts and professionals looking to make technology a driver of positive change. Technology needs to be in the hands of anyone and any organisation who needs it.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › betterBETTER Synonyms: 287 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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   How is the word better distinct from other similar verbs? Some common synonyms of better are ameliorate, help, and improve. While all these words mean "to make more acceptable or to bring nearer a standard," improve and better are general and interchangeable and apply to what can be made better whether it is good or bad.

   • Some common synonyms of better are ameliorate, help, and improve. While all these words mean "to make more acceptable or to bring nearer a standard...
   • The synonyms ameliorate and better are sometimes interchangeable, but ameliorate implies making more tolerable or acceptable conditions that are ha...
   • The words help and better can be used in similar contexts, but help implies a bettering that still leaves room for improvement. // a coat of paint...
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   better

   /ˈbɛtə/

   adjective

   • 1. more desirable, satisfactory, or effective: "we're hoping for better weather tomorrow" Similar superiorfinerof higher qualitygreaterin a different classone step aheadmore acceptablepreferablerecommendedinformal:a cut abovestreets aheadhead and shoulders aboveahead of the pack/fieldOpposite worseinferior
   • ▪ more appropriate, advantageous, or well advised: "there couldn't be a better time to take up this job" Similar more advantageousmore suitablemore fittingmore appropriatemore usefulmore valuablemore desirableOpposite worse
   • 2. partly or fully recovered from illness, injury, or mental stress: "his leg was getting better" Similar healthierfitterstrongerless illwellcuredhealedrecoveredconvalescentrecoveringon the road to recoverymaking progressprogressingimprovinginformal:on the mendlooking upOpposite worse

   adverb

   • 1. more excellently or effectively: "Jonathon could do better if he tried" Similar to a higher standardin a superior/finer way
   • ▪ to a greater degree; more (used in connection with success or with desirable actions or conditions): "I liked it better when we lived in the country" Similar moreto a greater degree
   • ▪ more suitably, appropriately, or usefully: "the money could be better spent on more urgent cases" Similar more wiselymore sensiblymore suitablymore fittinglymore advantageously

   noun

   • 1. the better one; that which is better: "the Natural History Museum book is by far the better of the two"
   • 2. one's superiors in social class or ability: dated, humorous "I'm not one to speak ill of my betters"

   verb

   • 1. improve on or surpass (an existing or previous level or achievement): "his account can hardly be bettered" Similar surpassimprove onbeatexceedexceltopcaptrumpeclipseoutstripoutdooutmatchgo one better thaninformal:best
   • ▪ make (something) better; improve: "his ideas for bettering the lot of the millhands" Similar improvemake betterameliorateraiseadvancefurtherliftupgradeenhancereformrectifyrare:meliorateOpposite worsen
   • ▪ achieve a higher social position or status: "the residents are mostly Londoners who have bettered themselves"
   • ▪ overcome or defeat (someone): "she had almost bettered him at archery"

   Word Origin Old Englishbetera (adjective), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch beter and German besser, also to best.

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5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › betterBetter Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Choose the Right Synonym for better. improve, better, help, ameliorate mean to make more acceptable or to bring nearer a standard. improve and better are general and interchangeable and apply to what can be made better whether it is good or bad. measures to further improve the quality of medical care.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › betterBETTER - 74 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   Find words and phrases that mean better or worse in different contexts and situations. Compare and contrast synonyms and antonyms of better as an adjective, adverb, or verb.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of better – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   comparative of good adjective : of a higher quality, more effective, or more enjoyable than something or someone else: Jeff's been offered a better job in the States. The sales figures were better than expected. Her English has got a lot better (= improved) recently.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › betterBETTER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   adjective. of superior quality or excellence: a better coat; a better speech. morally superior; more virtuous: They are no better than thieves. of superior suitability, advisability, desirability, acceptableness, etc.; preferable: a better time for action. larger; greater: the better part of a lifetime.