better Synonyms
Strongest:
- unrefined
- lesser
- uncultured
- rough
- ordinary
- vulgar
- tasteless
- tasteless
- average
- ordinary
- uncultivated
- average
- unpolished
- uncultivated
- raffish
- popular
- raffish
- common
- commercial
- gross
- coarse
- gross
- commercial
- kitschy
- unrefined
- coarse
- lesser
- common
- popular
- uncultured
- rough
- unpolished
- kitschy
- vulgar
Strong:
- lowbrow
- unacceptable
- rough-hewn
- rough-hewn
- kitsch
- second-rate
- second-rate
- wanting
- unsatisfactory
- substandard
- deficient
- wanting
- mediocre
- deficient
- inferior
- unsatisfactory
- unacceptable
- second-class
- mediocre
- lowbrow
- substandard
- second-class
- inferior
- kitsch
Weak:
better Meaning
better (n)
something superior in quality or condition or effect
someone who bets
a superior person having claim to precedence
the superior one of two alternatives
better (v)
surpass in excellence
to make better
get better
better (a)
(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
(comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness
better (s)
(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
more than half
better (r)
comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc.
from a position of superiority or authority
better (a.)
Having good qualities in a greater degree than another; as, a better man; a better physician; a better house; a better air.
Preferable in regard to rank, value, use, fitness, acceptableness, safety, or in any other respect.
Greater in amount; larger; more.
Improved in health; less affected with disease; as, the patient is better.
More advanced; more perfect; as, upon better acquaintance; a better knowledge of the subject.
To improve or ameliorate; to increase the good qualities of.
To improve the condition of, morally, physically, financially, socially, or otherwise.
To surpass in excellence; to exceed; to excel.
To give advantage to; to support; to advance the interest of.
better (n.)
Advantage, superiority, or victory; -- usually with of; as, to get the better of an enemy.
One who has a claim to precedence; a superior, as in merit, social standing, etc.; -- usually in the plural.
One who bets or lays a wager.
better (compar.)
In a superior or more excellent manner; with more skill and wisdom, courage, virtue, advantage, or success; as, Henry writes better than John; veterans fight better than recruits.
More correctly or thoroughly.
In a higher or greater degree; more; as, to love one better than another.
More, in reference to value, distance, time, etc.; as, ten miles and better.
better (v. i.)
To become better; to improve.
better Sentence Examples
- Emily's grades improved significantly after she dedicated more time to studying, resulting in a better academic performance.
- The new software update provides a more intuitive interface, making it easier for users to navigate.
- By incorporating healthier habits into her routine, Sarah noticed a better overall sense of well-being.
- The team's recent victory has boosted their morale and made them more confident about the upcoming tournament.
- With the support of a therapist, James gained a better understanding of his emotions and developed coping mechanisms.
- The upgraded camera on the latest smartphone captures sharper images, providing a better visual experience.
- The revised training program proved to be more effective, leading to better results in the company's productivity.
- After experimenting with different recipes, I finally found a method that yielded a better-tasting cake.
- By choosing sustainable practices, businesses can contribute to a better environmental future.
- The new airport terminal offers a better passenger experience, with more amenities and shorter waiting times.
FAQs About the word better
something superior in quality or condition or effect, someone who bets, a superior person having claim to precedence, the superior one of two alternatives, surp
fancy, exceptional,special, high-grade, rare, premium, elite, marvelous, exquisite, select
unrefined, lesser, uncultured, rough, ordinary, vulgar, tasteless, tasteless, average, ordinary
Emily's grades improved significantly after she dedicated more time to studying, resulting in a better academic performance.
The new software update provides a more intuitive interface, making it easier for users to navigate.
By incorporating healthier habits into her routine, Sarah noticed a better overall sense of well-being.
The team's recent victory has boosted their morale and made them more confident about the upcoming tournament.