Better — synonyms, better antonyms, definition

1. better (a)

best convalescent excellent finest greater greatest highest improved improving incomparable larger mending peerless preferred premium recovering superior superlative

2. better (Noun)

bettor elder punter superior wagerer

better (Noun) — Something superior in quality, condition or effect. ex. "a change for the better"

better (Noun) — Someone who bets.

better (Noun) — A superior person having claim to precedence. ex. "the common man has been kept in his place by his betters"

better (Noun) — The superior one of two alternatives. ex. "chose the better of the two"

gambler good goodness higher-up superior superordinate caller taker

3. better (Verb)

adjust advance alleviate ameliorate amend approach assist assuage avail benefit break calm civilise civilize clarify clear come round correct crush cultivate • • • worsen

better (Verb) — Surpass in excellence. ex. "She bettered her own record"

better (Verb) — To make better.

better (Verb) — Get better.

alter change change state exceed modify outdo outgo outmatch outperform outstrip surmount surpass turn advance aid alleviate assuage beautify bounce back build build up bushel condition convalesce develop distil distill doctor down educate embellish emend emendate • • •

4. better (Adjective)

Fuller dearer juster less decomposed less spoiled less spoilt more adept more beneficial more dependable more effective more estimable more expert more honest more honorable more honourable more in effect more in force more practiced more practised more proficient • • • more evil worse

better (Adjective) — (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. ex. "You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din" ex. "a better coat" ex. "a better type of car" ex. "a suit with a better fit" ex. "a better chance of success" ex. "produced a better mousetrap" ex. "she's better in maths than in history"

better (Adjective) — (comparative of 'good') changed for the better in health or fitness. ex. "her health is better now" ex. "I feel better"

better (Adjective) — (comparative and superlative of 'well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable. ex. "it would be better to speak to him"

better (Adjective) — More than half. ex. "argued for the better part of an hour"

better (Adjective) — Having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified. ex. "good news from the hospital" ex. "a good report card" ex. "a good knife is one good for cutting" ex. "this stump will make a good picnic table" ex. "a good check" ex. "a good joke" ex. "a good exterior paint" ex. "a good secretary" ex. "a good dress for the office" ex. "when she was good she was very very good"

better (Adjective) — Having the normally expected amount. ex. "a good mile from here" ex. "gives good measure"

better (Adjective) — Morally admirable.

better (Adjective) — Deserving of esteem and respect. ex. "ruined the family's good name"

better (Adjective) — Promoting or enhancing well-being. ex. "the experience was good for her"

better (Adjective) — Agreeable or pleasing. ex. "we all had a good time" ex. "good manners"

better (Adjective) — Of moral excellence. ex. "a genuinely good person"

better (Adjective) — Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude. ex. "a good mechanic"

better (Adjective) — Thorough. ex. "gave the house a good cleaning" ex. "had a good workout"

better (Adjective) — With or in a close or intimate relationship. ex. "a good friend"

better (Adjective) — Financially sound. ex. "a good investment"

better (Adjective) — Most suitable or right for a particular purpose. ex. "a good time to plant tomatoes"

better (Adjective) — Resulting favourably. ex. "it's a good thing that I wasn't there" ex. "it is good that you stayed"

better (Adjective) — Exerting force or influence. ex. "a warranty good for two years"

better (Adjective) — Capable of pleasing. ex. "good looks"

better (Adjective) — Appealing to the mind. ex. "good music"

better (Adjective) — In excellent physical condition. ex. "good teeth" ex. "I still have one good leg"

better (Adjective) — Tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health. ex. "a good night's sleep"

better (Adjective) — Not forged. ex. "a good dollar bill"

better (Adjective) — Not left to spoil. ex. "the meat is still good"

better (Adjective) — Generally admired. ex. "good taste"

good goodness quality

5. better (Adverb)

better (Adverb) — Comparative of 'well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc.. ex. "She had never sung better" ex. "a deed better left undone" ex. "better suited to the job"

better (Adverb) — From a position of superiority or authority. ex. "I know better."