Better (adjective)
definition:
(comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability
Better (adjective)
definition:
changed for the better in health or fitness
example:
"Their health is better now."
Better (adjective)
definition:
more than half
example:
"argued for the better part of an hour"
Better (adjective)
definition:
(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
Synonyms
BestBetter (adverb)
definition:
comparative of `well'
example:
"in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc."
Better (adverb)
definition:
from a position of superiority or authority
Synonyms
BestBetter (noun)
definition:
something superior in quality or condition or effect
example:
"a change for the better"
Better (noun)
definition:
the superior one of two alternatives
example:
"chose the better of the two"
Better (noun)
definition:
a superior person having claim to precedence
example:
"I was kept in my place by my betters."
Better (noun)
definition:
someone who bets
Better (verb)
definition:
to get better
example:
"I bettered over time."
Better (verb)
definition:
to improve or make something better
example:
"Their ideas for bettering the work conditions were well received."
Better (verb)
definition:
to surpass in excellence
example:
"They bettered their own record."
