Definitions
There are 13 meanings of the word
Better.
How to pronounce better:
US
Better - as an 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
Example: "You're a better man than i am, gunga din"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
worse8(comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness
Example: "Her health is better now"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
worse8Better - as a noun
Something superior in quality or condition or effect
Example: "A change for the better"
Someone who bets
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bettor8punter8wagerer11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gambler12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A superior person having claim to precedence
Example: "The common man has been kept in his place by his betters"
The superior one of two alternatives
Example: "Chose the better of the two"
Better - as an adverb
Comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc.
Example: "She had never sung better"
From a position of superiority or authority
Example: "Father knows best"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
best6Better - as an adjective satellite
(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
Example: "It would be better to speak to him"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
best6More than half
Example: "Argued for the better part of an hour"
Better - as a verb
To make better
Example: "The editor improved the manuscript with his changes"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ameliorate12amend8improve14meliorate11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
alleviate12assuage8palliate10relieve10
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aid4help9regenerate11revitalize22enrich11build updevelop13turn aroundhelp9upgrade11condition12emend8iron output rightstraighten outenhance12bushel11doctor9fix13furbish upmend7repair8restore7touch onreform11reform11beautify16embellish16fancify18prettify16build8hone7perfect14down8fine-tunepolish11refine9distill8make purepurify14sublimate13fructify19lift7raise5advance13upgrade11educate10
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
worsen9Get better
Example: "The weather improved toward evening"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ameliorate12improve14meliorate11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change stateturn4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
convalesce17recover12recuperate14heal7
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reform11see the lightstraighten outsurge6pick upturn aroundbounce backget overget wellheal7mend7fructify19upgrade11
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
worsen9Example Sentences
"I felt better after a good night's sleep."
"He is a better player than his brother."
"The second option seems better to me."
"She gave me some better advice."
"You deserve better treatment than this."
Word Game Points
Is BETTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, better is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BETTER has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is BETTER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, better is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBETTER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is BETTER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, better is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBETTER has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
