Pronunciation

/bəˈtɜːr/

Definitions

Adjective

• Positive Comparative: Refers to a greater degree or quality than something else, often used with “than”. For example: “The new design is better than the old one.”
• Superlative: The highest degree of quality or excellence among a group. For example: “This is the best cake I’ve ever tasted.”
• Improving: Showing an increase in quality or effectiveness. For example: “She’s feeling better after taking some rest.”

Adverb

• More favorable: Expressing a higher degree of preference or advantage. For example: “I prefer the outdoor location; it’s better.”
• Optimally: In the most desirable or effective manner. For example: “We need to work together better to achieve our goals.”

Phrases

• “Do better” implies improvement or striving for higher performance.
• “Be better prepared” means to have a stronger readiness for an event.
• “It could be better” suggests room for improvement.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “His new job pays him better than his previous one.”
• Adverb: “She sings better than her sister.”
• Comparative: “My health has improved; I feel much better now.”

Synonyms

• Superior
• Improved
• Enhanced
• Optimized
• Advantaged

Antonyms

• Worse
• Lesser
• Unimproved
• Inefficient
• Hindered