Definition (noun) something superior in quality or condition or effect
Definition (noun) someone who bets
Definition (noun) a superior person having claim to precedence
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the common man has been kept in his place by his betters
Definition (noun) the superior one of two alternatives
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chose the better of the two
Definition (verb) surpass in excellence
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She bettered her own record
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break a record
Definition (verb) to make better
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The editor improved the manuscript with his changes
Definition (verb) get better
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The weather improved toward evening
Definition (adj) (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
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You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din
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a better coat
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a better type of car
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a suit with a better fit
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a better chance of success
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produced a better mousetrap
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she's better in math than in history
Definition (adj) (comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness
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her health is better now
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I feel better
Definition (adj) (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
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it would be better to speak to him
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the White House thought it best not to respond
Definition (adj) more than half
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argued for the better part of an hour
Definition (adv) comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc.
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She had never sung better
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a deed better left undone
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better suited to the job
Definition (adv) from a position of superiority or authority
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father knows best
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I know better.
