Meaning & Definition of word "Better"

Better

ˈbɛtər

1. To improve or make something better.
- Example: She worked hard to better her skills in photography.
2. To surpass or exceed in quality.
- Example: His performance bettered that of his competitors.

1. Of superior quality, excellence, or higher standard.
- Example: This is a better restaurant than the one we went to last time.
2. More favorable or advantageous.
- Example: It would be better to leave early to avoid the traffic.
3. In a more suitable or improved condition.
- Example: After the treatment, she felt better than before.

1. To a greater extent or degree.
- Example: He performed better in the second half of the game.
2. In a more appropriate or suitable manner.
- Example: The team played better after receiving feedback from the coach.

Middle English, from Old Comparative of 'good'

better late than never:

It is better to arrive late than not at all.

better safe than sorry:

It is wiser to be cautious than to take unnecessary risks.

the better part of:

The larger or more significant portion of something.

bet:

To wager something against a possible outcome.

good:

That which is morally right or beneficial.

Meaning: Better than expected.

Example Sentence: This party turned out to be better than I thought.

Meaning: Feeling better.

Example Sentence: I'm just trying to feel better after that long week.