Better
adjective
More good than something else or than before.
I feel better after getting some rest.
Often appears as...
- feel better
- look better
adverb
More well than before or than something else.
She performs better under pressure.
Often appears as...
- perform better
- work better
noun
The superior one or the one offering advantage.
The original version is far better.
Often appears as...
- for the better
- for better or worse
verb
To improve something or surpass someone.
He is always trying to better his scores.
Often appears as...
- better yourself
- better scores
adverb
A polite phrase often used to suggest a more suitable or likely situation or event.
You better get going, it's getting late.
Often appears as...
- better get going
- better hurry up
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective
More good than something else or than before.
I feel better after getting some rest.
Often appears as...
- feel better
- look better
adverb
More well than before or than something else.
She performs better under pressure.
Often appears as...
- perform better
- work better
noun
The superior one or the one offering advantage.
The original version is far better.
Often appears as...
- for the better
- for better or worse
verb
To improve something or surpass someone.
He is always trying to better his scores.
Often appears as...
- better yourself
- better scores
adverb
A polite phrase often used to suggest a more suitable or likely situation or event.
You better get going, it's getting late.
Often appears as...
- better get going
- better hurry up
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Comparative Context
Use 'better' when comparing two things or states in terms of quality.
Your handwriting is better than last year.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjective Opinion
'Better' can express a personal opinion; what's 'better' for one may not be for another.
I think the blue dress looks better on you.
Pro Tip 3/3After Improvement
'Better' is often used to show improvement after an illness or poor condition.
She's feeling better now, thank you.
Pro Tip 1/3Comparative Context
Use 'better' when comparing two things or states in terms of quality.
Your handwriting is better than last year.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjective Opinion
'Better' can express a personal opinion; what's 'better' for one may not be for another.
I think the blue dress looks better on you.
Pro Tip 3/3After Improvement
'Better' is often used to show improvement after an illness or poor condition.
She's feeling better now, thank you.
Pro Tip 1/3Comparative Context
Use 'better' when comparing two things or states in terms of quality.
Your handwriting is better than last year.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjective Opinion
'Better' can express a personal opinion; what's 'better' for one may not be for another.
I think the blue dress looks better on you.
Pro Tip 3/3After Improvement
'Better' is often used to show improvement after an illness or poor condition.
She's feeling better now, thank you.
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What is depression? -...
actually reduces their suicide risk. Open conversations about mental illness help erode stigma and make it easier for people to ask for help. And the more patients seek treatment, the more scientists will learn about depression, and the better the treatments will get.
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Rethinking infidelity...
But even more important, is to curb the curiosity to mine for the sordid details -- Where were you? Where did you do it? How often? Is she better than me in bed? -- questions that only inflict more pain, and keep you awake at night.
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Budgie Talks To Owner To...
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The psychology of...
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