better

¹bet·ter

adj \ˈbe-tər\

Definition of BETTER

comparative of good

1

: greater than half <for the better part of an hour>

2

: improved in health or mental attitude <feeling better>

3

: more attractive, favorable, or commendable <in better circumstances>

4

: more advantageous or effective <a better solution>

5

: improved in accuracy or performance <building a better engine>

Examples of BETTER

1. Her second book is better than her first one.
2. This one is no better than that one.
3. She's a better golfer than I am.
4. He's a better singer than he is an actor.
5. He's much better with children now that he's a father himself.
6. The weather is better today than it was yesterday.
7. They came up with a better solution to the problem.
8. Don't you have something better to do than to watch TV all day?
9. Her work wasn't that good at first, but it's getting better.
10. Her work just keeps getting better and better.

Origin of BETTER

Middle English bettre, from Old English betera; akin to Old English bōt remedy, Sanskrit bhadra fortunate

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with BETTER

bettor, debtor, fetter, getter, letter, netter, petter, setter, sweater, tetter, whetter