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1. better
adjective. ['ˈbɛtɝ'] (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.
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Etymology
- better (Middle English (1100-1500))
Rhymes with Better
- pipetter
- tretter
- sweater
- stetter
- fretter
- yetter
- wetter
- vetter
- vetere
- tschetter
- shetter
- setter
- schetter
- retter
- petter
- petre
- petr
- netter
- mettur
- metter
- letter
- ketter
- jetter
- getter
- geter
- fetter
- detter
- debtor
- bettor
How do you pronounce better?
Pronounce better as ˈbɛtər.
US - How to pronounce better in American English
UK - How to pronounce better in British English
How to spell better? Is it beter? Or behtar? Common misspellings are:
- beter
- behtar
Sentences with better
1. Adjective, comparative
The higher the dpi, the better the quality, but also the larger the file size.
2. Adverb, comparative
Thirteen or more reps per set is better for beginners and will also build muscular endurance.
3. Adverb
Thick combs are better for curly hair or for choppy, textured cuts.
4. Verb, base form
Higher job satisfaction leads to better motivation to perform the job well.
Quotes about better
1. You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.
- Dr. Seuss
2. I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.
- Marilyn Monroe
3. It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.
- André Gide, Autumn Leaves
2. better-looking
adjective. pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion.
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3. better
adjective. ['ˈbɛtɝ'] (comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness.
Etymology
- better (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. better
adjective. ['ˈbɛtɝ'] (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable.
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Etymology
- better (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. better
adverb. ['ˈbɛtɝ'] from a position of superiority or authority.
Antonyms
Etymology
- better (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. better
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Etymology
- better (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. better
noun. ['ˈbɛtɝ'] something superior in quality or condition or effect.
Synonyms
Etymology
- better (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. better
verb. ['ˈbɛtɝ'] to make better.
Synonyms
- fix
- polish
- touch on
- condition
- embellish
- alter
- make pure
- improve
- straighten out
- regenerate
- distill
- purify
- emend
- doctor
- mend
- revitalize
- fine-tune
- enhance
- enrich
- turn around
- change
- beautify
- educate
- ameliorate
- perfect
- lift
- build
- bushel
- furbish up
- aid
- down
- reform
- alleviate
- upgrade
- build up
- put right
- hone
- prettify
- restore
- fancify
- iron out
- relieve
- palliate
- develop
- raise
- fructify
- amend
- assuage
- meliorate
- modify
- refine
- sublimate
- repair
- advance
Antonyms
Etymology
- better (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. better
verb. ['ˈbɛtɝ'] surpass in excellence.
Antonyms
Etymology
- better (Middle English (1100-1500))