Definitions of BETTER in various dictionaries:
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something superior in quality or condition or effect
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someone who bets
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a superior person having claim to precedence
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the superior one of two alternatives
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surpass in excellence
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to make better
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get better
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(comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability
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(comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness
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(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
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more than half
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
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having the normally expected amount
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morally admirable
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deserving of esteem and respect
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promoting or enhancing well-being
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agreeable or pleasing
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of moral excellence
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having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
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thorough
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with or in a close or intimate relationship
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financially sound
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most suitable or right for a particular purpose
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resulting favorably
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exerting force or influence
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capable of pleasing
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appealing to the mind
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in excellent physical condition
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tending to promote physical well-being
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not forged
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not left to spoil
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generally admired
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in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury
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resulting favorably
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wise or advantageous and hence advisable
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comparative of `well'
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from a position of superiority or authority
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(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')
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thoroughly or completely
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indicating high probability
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(used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully
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to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree
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favorably
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to a great extent or degree
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with great or especially intimate knowledge
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with prudence or propriety
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with skill or in a pleasing manner
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in a manner affording benefit or advantage
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in financial comfort
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without unusual distress or resentment
Greater in excellence or higher in quality than another of the same class, set, or kind.
More useful, suitable, or desirable than another or others: found a better way to go; a suit with a better fit than that one.
More highly skilled or adept than another or others: I am better at math than English.
Greater or larger: argued for the better part of an hour.
More advantageous or favorable than others; improved: a better chance of success.
Healthier or more fit than before: The patient is better today.
In a more excellent way.
To a greater extent or degree: better suited to the job; likes it better without sauce.
To greater advantage; preferably: a deed better left undone.
More: It took me better than a year to recover.
One that is greater in excellence or higher in quality than another or others.
A superior, as in standing, competence, or intelligence.
To become better.
verb - to make better