Be better off
verb phrase
To be in a more favorable or advantageous position.
If you quit that job, you would be better off.
Often appears as...
- better off without you
- better off alone
verb phrase
To be in a more desirable financial condition.
With this new job, I will be better off.
Often appears as...
- better off financially
- better off with this job
verb phrase
To have a higher chance of success or happiness.
You would be better off focusing on your studies.
Often appears as...
- better off studying
- better off focusing
verb phrase
To be more comfortable or satisfied.
I am better off living alone.
Often appears as...
- better off alone
- better off living alone
verb phrase
To be in a more favorable or advantageous position.
If you quit that job, you would be better off.
Often appears as...
- better off without you
- better off alone
verb phrase
To be in a more desirable financial condition.
With this new job, I will be better off.
Often appears as...
- better off financially
- better off with this job
verb phrase
To have a higher chance of success or happiness.
You would be better off focusing on your studies.
Often appears as...
- better off studying
- better off focusing
verb phrase
To be more comfortable or satisfied.
I am better off living alone.
Often appears as...
- better off alone
- better off living alone
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Comparative Situations
Use when comparing two scenarios to suggest one is more beneficial.
I'd be better off studying at the library than at home.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Encouragement
Can imply a suggestion or advice for someone else's decision-making.
You're better off starting your project now.
Pro Tip 3/3Evaluating Options
Helpful for weighing different choices or paths.
Am I better off with the red or blue car?
Pro Tip 1/3Comparative Situations
Use when comparing two scenarios to suggest one is more beneficial.
I'd be better off studying at the library than at home.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Encouragement
Can imply a suggestion or advice for someone else's decision-making.
You're better off starting your project now.
Pro Tip 3/3Evaluating Options
Helpful for weighing different choices or paths.
Am I better off with the red or blue car?
Pro Tip 1/3Comparative Situations
Use when comparing two scenarios to suggest one is more beneficial.
I'd be better off studying at the library than at home.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Encouragement
Can imply a suggestion or advice for someone else's decision-making.
You're better off starting your project now.
Pro Tip 3/3Evaluating Options
Helpful for weighing different choices or paths.
Am I better off with the red or blue car?
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