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better
01
having more of a good quality
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
gradable
Examples
With upgraded technology, the new smartphone has a better camera than its predecessor.
02
more suitable or effective compared to other available options
Examples
It 's better to get enough rest before the exam.
03
recovered from a physical or mental health problem completely or compared to the past
Examples
After using the medicine, I felt much better.
to better
Examples
Regular exercise can help better one's physical health and well-being.
02
to improve or progress in quality, performance, or condition
Intransitive
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
better
3rd person singular
betters
Past simple
bettered
Past participle
bettered
Examples
As she gained experience in her role, her leadership skills bettered.
03
to surpass or outdo someone or something in a competition, conflict, or challenge
Transitive: to better sb
Examples
Despite being the underdog, the boxer bettered his opponent with a series of strategic punches.
better
01
in a more skillful, effective, or desirable way
Grammatical Information
adverbs of manner
Examples
She sings better than anyone else in the choir.
02
to a greater extent
Examples
He knows the story much better than you do.
03
to a greater extent in amount, time, or distance than a stated value
Examples
He walked better than ten kilometers without stopping.
Better
01
a higher standard or more desirable version of an action, quality, or condition
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
betters
Examples
I expected better from a team of professionals.
02
a person who is considered superior
Examples
He always showed respect when speaking to his betters.
