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Meaning of better

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

better

Pronunciation:[ˈbeɾə][ˈbɛɾɚ][ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ][ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ][ˈbɛtʰə][ˈbɛɾɚ]

noun

Definitions

  1. An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior.

    Example: He quickly found Ali his better in the ring.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Greater in amount or quantity

adjective

Definitions

  1. (of people)

  2. (of capabilities)

  3. (properties and qualities)

  4. (when with and) Very, extremely. See good and.

    Example: The soup is good and hot.

adjective

Definitions

  1. In good health.

    Example: I had been sick, but now I'm well.

  2. Good, content.

    Example: “How are you?” — “I'm well, thank you!”

  3. Prudent; good; well-advised.

adverb

Definitions

  1. (manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.

    Example: He does his job well.

  2. (manner) Completely, fully.

    Example: We’re well beat now.

  3. (degree) To a significant degree.

    Example: That author is well known.

  4. (degree) Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/betterhttps://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/goodhttps://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/well

better

Pronunciation:[ˈbeɾə][ˈbɛɾɚ][ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ][ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ][ˈbɛtʰə][ˈbɛɾɚ]

verb

Definitions

  1. To improve.

  2. To become better; to improve.

  3. To surpass in excellence; to exceed; to excel.

  4. To give advantage to; to support; to advance the interest of.

verb

Definitions

  1. (with bare infinitive) Should; ought to; need to; must.

    Example: The project had better get finished by the current deadline.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/betterhttps://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/had%20better

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