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better

British pronunciation/bˈɛtɐ/
American pronunciation/ˈbɛtɝ/
1

having more of a good quality

antonyms : worse
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2

more suitable or effective compared to other available options

synonyms : best(p)
better(p)
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3

recovered from a physical or mental health problem completely or compared to the past

antonyms : worse
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to better
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

get better

antonyms : worsen
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2

to make better

antonyms : worsen
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3

surpass in excellence

synonyms : break
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better
[ADVERB]
1

comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc.

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2

from a position of superiority or authority

synonyms : best
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Better
[NOUN]
1

something superior in quality or condition or effect

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2

the superior one of two alternatives

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3

someone who bets

synonyms : bettor
punter
wagerer
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4

a superior person having claim to precedence

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Examples
1The idea was to better the prisoners, not to break them.
2- Better the camera than you buddy.
3- Better the bat than my hand.
4And bettering our lives.
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