better

noun

An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior.

Alternative spelling of bettor. [A person who makes a bet, such as a wager on the outcome of a game of chance or a sporting event.]

verb

(intransitive) To become better; to improve.

(transitive) To improve.

(transitive) To surpass in excellence; to exceed; to excel.

(transitive) To give advantage to; to support; to advance the interest of.

(modal, auxiliary verb, colloquial) Had better.

adjective

Greater or lesser (whichever is seen as more advantageous), in reference to value, distance, time, etc.

Greater in amount or quantity

Healed or recovered from an injury or illness.

Synonyms for better

improvev bestadj melioratev amelioratev fineradj worseadj happieradj amendv greateradj enhancev

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