Better Meaning

There are 12 meaning(s) for word Better

Meaning 1 : (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable

    Example : it would be better to speak to him

    Synonyms : best
Meaning 2 : from a position of superiority or authority

    Example : I know better.

    Synonyms : best
Meaning 3 : surpass in excellence

    Example : She bettered her own record

    Synonyms : break
Meaning 4 : get better

    Synonyms : ameliorate,  improve,  meliorate
Meaning 5 : someone who bets

    Synonyms : bettor,  punter,  wagerer
Meaning 6 : to make better

    Synonyms : ameliorate,  amend,  improve,  meliorate
Meaning 7 : a superior person having claim to precedence

    Example : the common man has been kept in his place by his betters

Meaning 8 : (comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness

    Example : her health is better now,I feel better

Meaning 9 : (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

    Example : You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din,a better coat,a better type of car,a suit with a better fit,a better chance of success,produced a better mousetrap,she's better in math than in history

Meaning 10 : more than half

    Example : argued for the better part of an hour

Meaning 11 : something superior in quality or condition or effect

    Example : a change for the better

Meaning 12 : the superior one of two alternatives

    Example : chose the better of the two

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