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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.
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.
You use better to mean that someone or something does something very well compared to another person or thing.
better. adjective. These are words and phrases related to better. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of better. She's a better dancer than I. A down-filled jacket is better than a wool one for really cold weather. Synonyms. superior. finer. more excellent. of higher quality. greater. preferable.
1. : greater than half. for the better part of an hour. 2. : improved in health or mental attitude. feeling better. 3. : more attractive, favorable, or commendable. in better circumstances. 4. : more advantageous or effective. a better solution. 5. : improved in accuracy or performance. building a better engine. better. 2 of 5. verb.
When we talk about things being better, we're comparing in a favorable way. A great movie is better than a good or awful movie. With practice, you will get better at a sport or a subject like math. Doctors help patients feel better, and mechanics make a car run better.
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.
As an adjective, the word better is a comparative of the word good, with the superlative being best. This means that if something is better, it is “more good” than something else but might be “less good” than something that is best.
Definition of better adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to increase the good qualities of; make better; improve: to better one's grades; to better the lot of the suburban commuter. Synonyms: rectify, reform, promote, advance, amend, correct. to improve upon; surpass; exceed: We have bettered last year's production record. Cards. to raise (a previous bid).
