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better > 12 senses
ADJECTIVE1better(comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability
2better(comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness
3better, best(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
4betterMore than half
ADVERB1betterComparative of `well'
2better, bestFrom a position of superiority or authority
NOUN1betterOne having claim to precedence
2better, bettor, wagerer, punterSomeone who bets
3betterThe superior one of two alternatives
VERB1better, breakSurpass in excellence
2better, improve, amend, ameliorate, meliorateTo make better
3better, improve, ameliorate, meliorateGet better
better > pronunciation
Soundsbeh'ter
Rhymesabductor, accelerator, accelerometer, and 621 more rhymes in ter at the HyperDic website...
better > adjective 1
Meaning(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.
Examples"You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din"; "a better coat"; "a better type of car"; "a suit with a better fit"; "a better chance of success"; "produced a better mousetrap"; "she's better in math than in history"
Similaramended; finer; improved
See alsogood
Contraryworse
Usagecomparative
better > adjective 2
Meaning(comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness.
Examples"her health is better now"; "I feel better"
Similarfitter, healthier
Contraryworse, worsened
Usagecomparative
better > adjective 3
Meaning(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable.
Examples"it would be better to speak to him"
Synonymsbest
Similar toadvisable
Usagecomparative
better > adjective 4
MeaningMore than half.
Examples"argued for the better part of an hour"
Similar tomajor
better > noun 1, attribute
MeaningOne having claim to precedence. A superior.
Examples"the common man has been kept in his place by his betters"
Broadersuperior
better > noun 2, person
MeaningSomeone who bets.
Synonymsbettor, wagerer, punter
Narrowertaker; caller
Broadergambler
Verbsbet
better > noun 3, attribute
MeaningThe superior one of two alternatives.
Examples"chose the better of the two"
Broadergood, goodness
Verbsbetter; better; better
better > adverb 1
MeaningComparative of `well'. In a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc.
Examples"She had never sung better"; "a deed better left undone"; "better suited to the job"
better > adverb 2
MeaningFrom a position of superiority or authority.
Examples"I know better."
Synonymsbest
better > verb 1, competition
MeaningSurpass in excellence.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"She bettered her own record"
Synonymsbreak
Broadersurpass, outstrip, outmatch, outgo, exceed, outdo, surmount, outperform
Nounsbetter
better > verb 2, change
MeaningTo make better.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Synonymsimprove, amend, ameliorate, meliorate
Cause tobetter, improve, ameliorate, meliorate
Narrowerrelieve, alleviate, palliate, assuage; help, aid; regenerate, revitalize; enrich; build up, develop; turn around; help; upgrade; condition; emend; iron out, straighten out, put right; enhance; repair, mend, fix, bushel, doctor, furbish up, restore, touch on; reform; reform; beautify, embellish, prettify; build; perfect, hone; polish, refine, fine-tune, down; purify, sublimate, make pure, distill; fructify; raise, lift; advance; upgrade; educate
Broaderchange, alter, modify
Contraryworsen, aggravate, exacerbate, exasperate
Similar tobetter, improve, ameliorate, meliorate
Nounsbetterment; better
better > verb 3, change
MeaningGet better.
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s
Synonymsimprove, ameliorate, meliorate
Caused bybetter, improve, amend, ameliorate, meliorate
Narrowerrecuperate, recover, convalesce; heal; reform, straighten out, see the light; surge; turn around, pick up; get well, get over, bounce back; mend, heal; fructify; upgrade
Broaderchange state, turn
Contraryworsen, decline
Similar tobetter, improve, amend, ameliorate, meliorate
Nounsbetterment; better

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